AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist K-5 (FY26) REOPEN

AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist K-5

Salary Schedule Placement:
Commensurate with education and experience according to Local Salary Schedule C3: AMSTI Salary for 11-month Specialist--Salary range is $51,123 - $112,323

Continued employment is contingent upon funding from a grant.

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the AMSTI Director, the Instructional Division Administrator, the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities will include the following:

• Facilitate and/or participate in professional learning for teachers and/or administrators based on assignments and/or LEA needs, including online options,
• Assist AMSTI-ALSDE in developing and maintaining common professional learning offerings and supporting resources for AMSTI and/or for the ALSDE, including online options,
• Provide ongoing professional learning to AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, and/or instructional coaches,
• Assist IHEs with planning and conducting preservice and continuing education/outreach activities,
• Participate in AMSTI professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by ALSDE and Site Director, unless prior approval for absence is granted Educator Support
• Provide frequent, ongoing support and coaching to teachers, AMSTI lead teachers certified AMSTI facilitators, instructional 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,
• Conduct research on the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI classrooms, as requested by the 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 content knowledge, and AMSTI lessons and practices through AMSTI-ALSDE and approved outside professional learning opportunities, based on the requirements,
• Work with materials managers to make site-level decisions based on teacher needs/requests,
• Provide feedback to the ALSDE regarding customization of kits and materials to make them teacher/classroom friendly (Prior approval by the ALSDE is required). Found in the Appendix -- Found on ,
• All commitments found in this document are contingent upon the availability of funds as appropriated by the legislature,
• Maintain records (including financial) and complete paperwork in a timely manner,
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and promotion of AMSTI resources according to the resource development and PR requirements,
• Communicate with AMSTI Site Director/PI and ALSDE in advance as it pertains to retirement or resignation plans (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,
• Perform other duties as assigned by AMSTI Director, Dean of Instruction, or the President.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Math or related field from a regionally accredited institution,
• A valid Alabama Teacher certification from the alasde.edu website "(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)." in Math or related field (A physical copy of the teacher certificate must be included in the application packet),
• A Minimum of five (5) years of documented teaching experience,
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• A Master's Degree in Math or related field from a regionally accredited institution,
• An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System,
• An ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a professional manner,
• Alabama Math, Science, & Technology Initiative experience.

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer…