Textbook Inventory Specialist - Curriculum, Provisional, RB #26-016a

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #26-016a August 12, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.

The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Textbook Inventory Specialist - Provisional

SALARY: $57,855 - $69,272

LOCATION: Curriculum Department, Building #187, 333 Clinton St., Buffalo, NY 14204

APPLICATION:

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for the physical inventory and distribution of Textbooks and other instructional materials. Duties involve the organizing and managing of textbooks/modules for academic programs, the employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction and receives guidance from the Supervisor of Libraries. Supervision is exercised over personnel assigned.

Typical Work Activities

• Ensures district policies regarding textbook control and distribution procedures are followed.
• Assist with scheduling meetings with District content area directors and administrators to plan district textbook needs.
• Receive and track discrepancies related to purchase or receipt of textbooks.
• Assists and instructs district employees in the proper organization of textbook storage rooms within the various schools
• Reviews and responds to inquiries or concerns regarding textbook distribution and takes appropriate action to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Checks textbook purchase orders and packing slips for ISBN, description, quantity and price; identifies errors and reports appropriate details to Supervisor
• Responsible for scheduling pick-up, processing, delivery and storage of textbooks
• Travels to various District locations to recover unused/ surplus textbooks
• Assess damaged books and report on appropriate quantity for following year
• Assists with physically preparing shipments, physical inventory, packing of surplus and organizing storage rooms
• Ensures schools are using mandated and board approved textbooks
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Requires the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Requires the ability to use technology to input, edit, and format data and information
• Ability to be trained in the use of personal computers, data terminals, etc.;
• Knowledge of modern methods used in tracking and distributing inventory
• Ability to prepare required reports and maintains appropriate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to bend, lift, climb and stand for long periods of time;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma. In addition, a minimum of two (2) years experience with inventory, and/or organization/collation of records or data is preferred

FINAL FILING DATE: August 18, 2026

Approved by:

Tami Holli-McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579