AMSTI and AMSTI-ASIM Content Specialist Physics

AMSTI and AMSTI-ASIM Content Specialist Physics

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In addition to adhering to the general staff guidelines as specified by the AMSTI Director, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services, the In-service Center Director, and the State Board of Education, AMSTI and AMSTI-ASIM Content Specialist responsibilities include the following:

• Facilitate and/or participate in professional learning for teachers and administrators based on assignments and/or LEA needs,including online options
• Assist AMSTI-ALSDE in developing and maintaining standardized,pre-approved professional learning opportunities and supporting resources for AMSTI and/or for the ALSDE, including online options,and submit them to ALSDE for approval
• Provide ongoing professional learning to AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, and instructional coaches
• Assist IHEs with planning and conducting pre-service education,continuing education, and outreach activities
• Participate in AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by the ALSDE and sited director, unless prior approval for absence is granted

• Provide frequent, ongoing support and coaching to teachers,AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators,coaches, and/or administrators based on assignments and/or LEAneeds (in situations where the specialist is leading the classroomor team-teaching, the classroom teacher must always bepresent)
• Assist AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM teachers in effectively using common planning time and Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction
• Assist in recruiting new AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM teachers and/or facilitators
• Research the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM classrooms, as requested by AMSTI-ALSDE
• Coordinate work through the AMSTI site director, collaborate with other specialists, and communicate with all stakeholders
• Achieve and maintain proficiency in all standards, pedagogical and content knowledge, and AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM lessons and practices through AMSTI-ALSDE and approved outside professional learning opportunities, based on the requirements

• Work with general and materials managers to make site-level decisions based on teacher needs and requests
• Provide feedback to AMSTI- ALSDE regarding customization ofkits and resources to make them teacher and classroom-friendly

• Maintain records (including financial) and complete paperwork in a timely manner, utilizing structures in
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and promotion ofAMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM resources according to the resource development and PR guidelines
• Communicate with AMSTI site director/PI and AMSTI-ALSDE inadvance regarding plans for retirement or resignation plans (under normal circumstances, a minimum of six-month advance notice is requested)
• Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited tothose listed in all categories above; specialists may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the AMSTI site director orAMSTI-ALSDE

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in the specific subject area and grade level of the position in an Alabama public school
• AMSTI and/or AMSTI-ASIM training must be current and correspond to the subject area and grade span of the position
• Knowledge of PC systems and a variety of software
• Skill in time and project management
• Ability to communicate effectively, including oral, written,and interpersonal skills
• Ability to bring creative and innovative solutions to problems and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and service
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to move a minimum of 50 pounds

• Valid Alabama Teachers' Certification required
• Valid Driver's License
• Clear status with FBI and ABI fingerprinting process

• Master's degree or higher required
• 5 OR more years of teaching experience in an Alabama public high school…