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(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 EMPLOYER