Instructional Materials Specialist - Maricopa Unified School District

Maricopa Unified School District #20
Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

Position Title: Instructional Materials Specialist
Reports To:      Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
Classification and Terms of Employment: 12-Month Contract, Classified Exempt

General Description:
Under the general supervision of the Administrator, performs a variety of highly specialized and
technical functions within the Instructional Materials operation; coordinates, leads, and
participates in the acquisition, processing, storage, and distribution of print materials, textbooks and
non-print instructional materials, including all audio and video formats, online resources and
presentation equipment; performs other related work as required.

Essential Functions: 

•  organizes, coordinates, leads, and participates in the acquisition, processing, storage, and
•  distribution of print and non-print materials
•  assists in determining print and non-print instructional materials and equipment needs, and
• coordinates and participates in the preparation of requisitions and orders
•  arranges instructional material, media, and equipment displays for instructional staff review
•  receives instructional materials and media and equipment shipments and inspects them for
• discrepancies, damages, and shortages, and pursues the necessary follow-up tasks
•  conducts training and/or support services for library staff on the use of library and
• textbook management programs
•  conducts trainings and provides support services for substitute library staff
•  conducts demonstrations and in-service training programs pertaining to the development
• and creation of instructional materials, and in the use of instructional media and equipment
• organizes, coordinates, leads, and participates in the inspection, maintenance, and minor
• repairs of instructional materials and equipment, including films, audio and video tapes, and
• various projection and audio and video equipment
• plans, organizes, and maintains a specialized data management, storage, and retrieval
• system, which includes classification, cataloging, and inventory and expenditure control
• processes receives, processes, schedules, and distributes instructional material, media and
• equipment requests
•  prepares management reports regarding the utilization of instructional material, media, and
• equipment, and in assessing the effectiveness of the instructional material and media
• distribution system
•  prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports and submit to appropriate
• personnel and department as required provides technical information to County and State
• agencies
•  performs clerical and library clerical functions, including typing, keyboarding, filing, data
• abstraction, and a variety of other similar tasks
• prepares information and enters data in an automated library/media collection, catalog and
• distribution system
•  duplicates video and audio materials and duplicates materials received through online
• resources

General Knowledge and Skills 
Knowledge: Methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in an instructional material and
media, equipment processing and distribution operation; modern office practices and
procedures, including the use of micro-computers and terminals; English usage, spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and mathematical concepts; policies, regulations, and operational
procedures relative to the acquisition and utilization of instructional materials, media, and
equipment; basic library terminology and a working knowledge of the Dewey decimal system.
Ability to: Efficiently and effectively perform highly responsible and technical lead clerical
functions; organize and maintain a specialized data and record management, storage, and
retrieval system; assist in the acquisition, processing, storage, and distribution of instructional
materials and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate effectively in oral
and written form; effectively operate a micro-computer and use appropriate software
applications; work effectively and with flexibility in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions and
changes in task priority; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy
• objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.
• Must be able to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• 3 Years of Experience in Education, Business, or Related Industry
• Experience in K-12 Setting Preferred
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Clear AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org