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Secondary Social Studies Program Specialist

Portsmouth Public Schools

Job Location:

Portsmouth, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

(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 Masters degree and a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in Social Studies. PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(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 Masters degree and a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in Social Studies.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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