About this role
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: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, 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