Lead Technician: Curriculum Aligned Materials

Job Summary The Lead Technician ensures AACPS educators and students have reliable access to high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials that support effective teaching and learning. By maintaining inventory systems, overseeing digital integrations, and coordinating curriculum material reviews, the role strengthens the infrastructure needed for consistent and equitable instruction across all schools. The position also builds staff capacity by training school-based personnel and supporting digital product use, directly advancing the Strategic Plan priority of Investing in Our Staff. Ultimately, the Lead Technician drives operational excellence that underpins Achieving Academic Excellence, ensuring instructional resources are accurate, accessible, and aligned to district expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate and maintain the Textbook Inventory Management System, the Textbook Ordering System, and the Instructional Materials Review platform. Train Textbook Managers and Department Chairpersons on the use of both inventory systems. Update inventory item records to reflect contract changes and apply corresponding modifications within connected applications. Support the Manager of Curriculum Aligned Materials Office with the review process for curriculum-aligned materials. Prepare documents and maintain databases tracking materials under review throughout each stage of the review process. Support Functional Managers with the implementation and maintenance of their digital products. Manage license allocations within the administrative rostering platform to ensure accurate provisioning and seamless access to digital platforms for purchased curriculum-aligned materials. Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for identified functional managers testing curriculum aligned materials. Serve as the primary technical liaison between digital product vendors and AACPS functional managers, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination during implementation and ongoing product support. Facilitate the maintenance and optimization of instructional digital products by relaying issues, updates, and enhancement needs between vendors and functional managers, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with AACPS operational and instructional priorities. Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. Minimum Qualifications Education Associate's Degree in business or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience Five (5) years relevant experience in an office or school environment. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Provide excellent customer service and exercise courtesy, discretion, and self-control at all times. Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, trouble shoot, and follow through until problems are resolved. Organize and multi-task to use time efficiently. Prioritize tasks during periods of high workload and proactively ensure all anticipated tasks are completed. Use tools and information effectively, given time constraints and available resources, in order to achieve desired results; use sound judgment and seek guidance when necessary. Interpret specifications and follow instructions. Deal effectively with supervisors, administrators, and other employees. Use excellent verbal and written skills to clearly and logically express ideas or facts when answering questions, giving directions, and providing information. Work and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). For new permanent secretarial/clerical/technician hires, a minimum score on a pre-employment assessment is required. Licenses and Certifications N/A Physical Demands Standing: under 1/3 of the time Walking: under 1/3 of the time Sitting: over 2/3 of the time Keyboarding: over 2/3 of the time Pushing: under 1/3 of the time Pulling: under 1/3 of the time Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Work Environment Location: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time; Warehouse environment: under 1/3 of the time. Noise Level: Quiet: over 2/3 of the time. Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 35 pounds: under 1/3 of the time. Travel Requirements: N/A. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired