JOB SUMMARY

The Curriculum Inventory Management Coordinator oversees identifying and evaluating instructional material needs and collaborates with campus coordinators and the textbook warehouse for efficient inventory and resource impact assessment. This role ensures the effective use and compliance with TEA's IMTA funds. and supervises two Coordinator 1 positions for comprehensive inventory management.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the identification process of instructional materials needs across campuses, focusing on both textbooks and digital instructional materials.
2. Evaluate the use and impact of instructional materials to inform curriculum design and resource allocation decisions, and develop and implement strategies to improve the utilization and effectiveness of instructional materials and technology resources.
3. Work closely with campus textbook coordinators and the textbook warehouse to ensure efficient inventory management and resource distribution.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

4. Monitor and manage the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment (IMTA) from TEA, ensuring alignment with district goals and compliance with state guidelines.
5. Collaborate with Curriculum PD and Curriculum Design teams to ensure that the distribution and use of instructional materials align with curriculum standards and pedagogical objectives.
6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

Inventory management,

Curriculum development

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effect usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.

Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.