Secondary Social Studies Program Specialist

Secondary Social Studies Program Specialist Portsmouth Public Schools - 3.9 Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time $80,590.10 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Classroom behavior management Full Job Description (Include duties and tasks specific to this position)

POSITION TITLE

PROGRAM

SPECIALIST - SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES REPORTS TO

COORDINATOR

OF SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES OVER-TIME STATUS

EXEMPT

PAY GRADE

220

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

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