Curricular Resource and Professional Development Specialist

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose.

All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a curricular resource and professional development specialist. The Curricular Resource Manager and Professional Development Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement, organization, distribution, and inventory of curriculum materials, as well as coordinating professional development opportunities for educators.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree required, or other criteria as acceptable to the Lansing Board of Education.
• Three (3) or more years of successful work experience in office or educational setting; The ability to establish good working relationships with school staff, administrators, and other community partners;

desired prior experience in supporting a senior executive or team

• Good attendance record
• Experience working with budgets, E-Finance, and online MDE tools.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint; Ability to multitask and handle a large-volume workload
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive issues and materials in an appropriate
• Capability to effectively communicate verbally during presentation to school staff,
• administrators, board members, and community partners
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred with education experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate curricular materials, including textbooks and resources, in alignment with educational standards and goals, working both in the warehouse and school buildings.
• Collaborate with instructional directors, operations teams, and warehouse staff to maintain efficient inventory and distribution systems for curriculum materials.
• Oversee asset tagging, inventory processes, and removal of outdated curriculum from schools and warehouses, including physically lifting and moving boxes up to 50 pounds, and driving resources between schools.
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing purchase orders, managing budgets, and submitting reports with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate professional development logistics, including scheduling, event planning, and tracking attendance for district initiatives.
• Collaborate with departments and staff on professional development, curriculum management, and district initiatives, ensuring timely communication and support.
• Track and report professional development data, including stipends, certification, and compliance requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods, to support district operations.

Per appropriate placement on Meet & Confer Specialist / Group Leader salary schedule.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions .

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.

We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview.

While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question.

We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed.

Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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