Director, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative; AMSTI

Director, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Position Information

Department/College

Department/College AMSTI

Position Title

Position Title Director, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 00552

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full-Time

Other

Temporary

Temporary Yes

If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

The AMSTI director is a 12-month employee of the IHE , with compensation defined by the Salary Matrix for AMSTI Directors. Directors who are National Board Certified will be entitled to the additional amount paid by the state for such certification, as long as the certification remains in effect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Communicate and collaborate with AMSTI - ALSDE to implement all AMSTI projects, recognizing that the ALSDE is the final authority regarding policies and operations of AMSTI sites
• Oversee and coordinate the effective operation of the AMSTI site, which includes supervising staff and the materials/refurbishment center, budgeting for site activities, and monitoring the AMSTI Inventory Management System ( AIMS .) This includes the supervision of AMSTI - ASIM staff in coordination with the AMSTI - ASIM PI.
• Plan, set up, and supervise (and coordinate with AMSTI - ASIM ) training according to instructional and resource components identified by AMSTI - ALSDE . Prior approval to miss the setup of and execution of Foundational Training must be granted by AMSTI - ALSDE . AMSTI - ALSDE must approve absence from set-up and training prior to the event
• Oversee and/or coordinate with AMSTI - ASIM , Regional Inservice Centers, IHEs, science centers/museums, AMSTI Affiliates, and other related entities in implementing AMSTI
• Oversee the recruitment and selection of schools and teachers that are recommended to receive AMSTI PLOs
• Lead site efforts to expand and retain AMSTI status for schools and teachers
• Coordinate ongoing mentoring and content-deepening opportunities for current and potential specialists and facilitators/trainers
• Arrange and supervise publicity and media releases showcasing regional AMSTI and AMSTI - ASIM events, including social media according to PR requirements
• Coordinate PLUs and other professional learning in AMSTI and AMSTI - ASIM schools, including planning, facilitating, conducting, and/or overseeing
• Maintain records of the following:
• Schools, administrators, and teachers participating in various project components (Foundational Training, OGAP , in-service training, new hire training, etc.)
• Daily itineraries of staff , including AMSTI - ASIM
• Evaluations of specialists with the purpose of fostering professional growth, including AMSTI - ASIM (at those sites where the AMSTI - ASIM PI or their designee directly supervises the AMSTI - ASIM program, this must occur in collaboration with the AMSTI - ASIM PI)
• Evaluations of Foundational Training and other staff development activities to assess the effectiveness of the initiative, including AMSTY - ASIM
• Activities with businesses and higher education
• Financial operations and documentation as required by the…