PORTSMOUTH — While he has agreed to a contract with the Portsmouth school district for one final school year in 2021-22, Superintendent Steve Zadravec’s job search for the coming school year is still active. Zadravec has been named one of three finalists for the superintendent of Amesbury, Massachusetts, public schools, the third known time he has been a finalist for superintendent of a Massachusetts school district in 2021. Zadravec also sought superintendent positions in Reading and Andover, where he was a finalist but not selected. Portsmouth superintendent search The statement said Zadravec would continue exploring opportunities “that align with his personal and professional goals” and Portsmouth's School Board would begin its superintendent search “in earnest” in the fall.