Temporary Curriculum Materials Specialist

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a Temporary Curriculum Materials Specialist to coordinate district-wide curriculum resources, materials, data, and professional learning logistics. The role collaborates with schools and departments to ensure resources are organized, accessible, and efficiently distributed, supporting data-informed decisions and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with five years of related experience, plus strong

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and five years experience with similar work.
• Experience with program coordination or large project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain a cataloguing system for all courses and curriculum materials.
• Coordinate data-informed decisions about curriculum needs and adjustments.
• Oversee procurement coordination with supply chain and print services.
• Manage professional learning calendar and logistics for PD activities.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to all stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Five years experience

Tools

Curriculum management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Temporary Curriculum Materials Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969569

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Temporary position ending June 30, 2027

TITLE: Curriculum Materials Specialist

Classification: SPEC

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and five years experience with similar work

Work Experience: Experience with program coordination or large project management

Licensure or Certification:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational practices and system for managing curriculum, instructional materials, records, and related resources.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and maintain data to support planning and resource allocation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Job Summary:

The Curriculum Management Specialist coordinates districtwide curriculum resources, materials, data, and professional learning logistics to support effective instructional programs. Collaborates with schools and departments to ensure resources are organized, accessible, and efficiently distributed while supporting data-informed decision-making and high-quality customer service. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cataloguing system for all courses, including details on curriculum used, adoption dates, updates, and available materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to make data-driven decisions about curriculum needs and adjustments.
• Ensure clear organization and communication within the department.
• Work with the Supply Chain Analyst, Curriculum Coordinators, print shop and central stores to coordinate the purchase, inventory, and delivery of curricular materials to streamline the procurement process for educational materials and resources.
• Coordinate the professional learning calendar, managing logistics and resources needed for professional development activities.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to all stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Foster inter-departmental collaboration to enhance educational outcomes.
• Manage the allocation and distribution of curriculum materials across schools and programs districtwide.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: Non-Bargained

FLSA STATUS: N/A

CALENDAR: 260 Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Frequent 33% - 66%

Walking

Frequent 33% - 66%

Sitting

Frequent 33% - 66%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Occasional 1%- 32%

Climbing/Stairs

Frequent 33% - 66%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (20 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (10 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Occasional 1% - 32%

Computer

Frequent 33% - 66%

Other

Never 0%

Working Conditions

Inside

Constant 67%+

Outside

Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green,901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Joise Lewis

Date: 10/22/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35.66 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeremy Schwennen
• Email: [e-mail]

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