Program Specialist - Secondary Social Studies

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES REPORTS TO : COORDINATOR OF SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES

OVER-TIME STATUS : EXEMPT PAY GRADE : 374

JOB SUMMARY : Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work coordinating, planning and assisting with instructional programs in the area of Secondary Social Studies or related subject matter;

does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Secondary Social Studies.

• Limited supervision may be exercised over teachers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Maintains current knowledge of development, materials and techniques in assigned subject area;
• Develops curriculum and assessment instruments; ? Assists with organizing and directing curriculum committees in the review, development, and alignment ?
• of K-12 curricula; ? Assists with the textbook adoption process; ? Interprets curriculum revisions, innovations, and programs in subject area;
• Assists with the reinforcement of research-based teaching practices and strategies; ? Assists with and conducts professional development activities and teaches demonstration lessons;
• Observes and provides feedback to teachers; ? Frequent and consistent school visits; ? Assists with the recruitment of teachers;
• Attends staff and related meetings; ? Performs related tasks as required. JOB SPECIFICATIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the development, design and implementation of instruction and classroom management;
• comprehensive knowledge of area specialty; ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school principals, other staff and the general public;
• ability to use technology. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects;
• work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
• hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in an appropriate education specialty supplemented by a Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in Social Studies.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary Rate Range $75,560.21 - $119,678,40 Effective Date July 1,2024 Job Description