GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Curriculum Specialist for Social Sciences and Humanities
Board Approved July 2, 2012
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
1. Possess elementary and/or secondary teaching credential and a minimum of three (3) years
successful teaching experience
2. Expertise in the area of Social Sciences and Humanities
3. Knowledge of computers and basic software programs for word processing, spreadsheets,
and databases
Knowledge of:
1. Modern office methods, equipment and procedures
2. District operations – policies, rules and regulations
3. Curriculum and effective teaching practices for all levels – preschool through high school
4. Grant writing process and procedures
5. Evaluation and assessment practices
6. Community resources
Ability to:
1. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community members and
government agencies
2. Coordinate a variety of activities at different sites
3. Coach staff
SUPERVISES:
Clerical Personnel
REPORTS TO:
Director of Instructional Programs, Assessment and Professional
Development
JOB GOAL:
To provide leadership and coordination in the ongoing development and improvement of the
curriculum and instructional program of the district
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but not limited to:
1. Provide leadership to ensure understanding of the educational program objectives of the
district
2. Provide leadership to promote the educational program objectives of the district
3. Provide leadership in monitoring students’ progress in obtaining academic goals and
measured objectives
4. Work with principals and teaching staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and
articulation of the instructional program throughout the district
5. Assist in the developments and trends in curriculum and instruction and furnish leadership
in determining program direction and improvements to curriculum and the instructional
program
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6. Keep abreast of developments and trends in curriculum and instruction and furnish
leadership in determining program direction and improvements to curriculum and
instruction
7. Assist in the development of educational specifications for remodeling projects or new
construction projects as they pertain to the carrying out of the instructional program
8. Serve as liaison and participate with curriculum leaders at the local, state and/or national
level
9. Interpret the district instructional program to the Board of Trustees, the administration, the
staff and the general public
10. Engage in assigned research related to education programs
11. Assist in the collection and interpretation of assessment data
12. Assist in the use of data to inform the instructional process
13. Work with the Curriculum Specialist Team to develop, produce, locate and deliver
professional development programs and opportunities, which are consistent with and
supportive of the vision and mission of the district and the enhancement of student learning
14. Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally
required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and
the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing this job, the employee works mainly inside, but occasionally
works in outside weather conditions
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Safety Responsibilities:
1. To provide a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free and conducive to
learning
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
235 days annually with salary to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION:
Performance of the Curriculum Specialist for Social Sciences and Humanities will be evaluated
annually in accordance with provisions of board policy.