Job Details

Administrative - Central Office - Program Specialist

Job Number 370#######

Start Date

Open Date 08/25/2025

Closing Date

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST-ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF MATHEMATICS

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 220

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the program specialist will be to implement an instructional coaching model to help close the student achievement gap by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective instructional practices. The program specialist will increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by collaborating with teachers, modeling instruction, co-planning and providing actionable feedback. The Program Specialist will also assist in curriculum development and revisions to include division level assessment creation.

Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work coordinating, planning and
assisting with instructional programs in area of Math or related subject matter; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Mathematics. Limited supervision may be exercised over teachers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Coordinating the development, implementation and coordination of curriculum and programs in the area of specialty.

• On-going school visits to assist in monitoring effective mathematics classroom instruction.
• Working collaboratively with teachers in assigned schools in co-planning and co-teaching
  model lessons, providing appropriate feedback.
• Analyzing mathematics data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor
  improvement in schools.
• Developing, conducting, and coordinating professional development activities for teachers on best practices, mathematics resources, and specific instructional topics as identified from analysis of assessment data, classroom visits, and/or requests from administrators.
• Assisting with developing appropriate division level assessments instruments.
• Developing and revising curriculum to meet standards and address the needs of all students.
• Assisting with the evaluation and selection of textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Working with other specialists and/or supervisors to integrate vocation, technical, andacademic skills in coordination of the total instructional program.
• Keeping abreast of new technology, and national, state, and local trends in mathematicseducation through attendance at professional conferences, participation in workshops, andongoing review of related literature and research.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Coordinator
  
  JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  A comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and instructional strategies; 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.
  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.
  
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  
  The Mathematics Program Specialist has completed a minimum of five years of successful
  classroom teaching; has a Master's Degree in education or a related field. Math specialist
  endorsement preferred. This individual provides support at the division level as a part of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The Mathematics Program Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Mathematics Education.
  
  APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
  All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials.
  
  PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER