Assistant Materials Specialist

The Assistant Materials Specialist position in AMSTI is responsible for assisting with oversight of the operations of the AMSTI Materials center; ensuring that the AIMS data for the region is accurate and up to date; assisting with supervision of workers assigned to the materials center; assisting in providing the materials, supplies, and equipment to AMSTI trained teachers as specified by

AMSTI-ALSDE

; training workers on correct refurbishment procedures; constructing and refurbishing math and science teaching kits; assisting with coordination of purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and distribution of science and mathematics modules and materials; communicating effectively with teachers about their materials usage and professional learning, based on information provided by AMSTI staff; assisting in organizing the materials center to ensure efficient use of space and storage of materials; assisting to provide reports to the AMSTI Site Directors of

AMSTI-ALSDE

regarding the teacher and materials database, material costs, distribution schedules, employee assignments, and labor hours, as requested; assisting AMSTI staff with preparation for programs and presentations, and with operation of the material center; assisting with maintaining a safe working environment; attending all required professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by the ALSDE, unless prior approval for absence is granted by the ALSDE; and performing other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager, AMSTI Site Director, or

AMSTI-ALSDE.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field, OR a minimum of two years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications 1. Minimum of three years of AMSTI Warehouse experience