AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist

Department Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Salary Grade

Salary Grade based on state salary matrix

Salary Classification

Salary Classification Admin/Professional

Annual Salary Range

Hourly Salary Range

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time 11 Mos Regular

The AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist is a professional staff member of the College of Education. The primary responsibility is the daily operation of the math portion of the AMSTI program providing instructional support to participating elementary math teachers.

• 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 submitting them to ALSDE for approval.
• Provide ongoing professional learning to AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, and instructional coaches.
• Assist IHEs with planning and conducting preservice education, continuing education, and outreach activities.
• Participate in AMSTI professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by the ALSDE and site director, unless prior approval for absence is granted.

• Provide frequent, ongoing support and coaching to teachers, AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, coaches, and/or administrators based on assignments and/or LEA needs. (In situations where the specialist is leading the classroom or team-teaching, the classroom teacher must always be present.)
• Assist AMSTI teachers in effectively using common planning time and Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction.
• Assist in recruiting new AMSTI teachers and/or facilitators.
• Research the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI 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 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 of kits 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 of AMSTI resources according to the resource development and PR guidelines.
• Communicate with AMSTI site director/PI and AMSTI - ALSDE in advance regarding plans for retirement or resignation. (Under normal circumstances, a minimum of six-month advance notice is requested.)
• Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed in all categories above; specialists may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the AMSTI Site Director or AMSTI - ALSDE .

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Experience with AMSTI materials and pedagogy preferred Demonstrated competence…