AMSTI Math Specialist

Position Information

Position Number: 005001, 006994

Position Title:

AMSTI Math Specialist - 005001, 006994
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department: 440530 - Educ Office of Contracts & Grants

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, two years of professional teaching experience which included the implementation of AMSTI Math programs and current Alabama Teacher’s Certificate.

Certification as an AMSTI Math Trainer is preferred.

The University of South Alabama’s Education Office of Contracts and Grants is seeking to hire two AMSTI Math Specialists. These vacancies are for grade levels 6-12. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Facilitates and/or participates in professional learning for secondary teachers and administrators based on assignments and/or LEA (Local Education Agency) needs, including online options.
• Assists AMSTI - ALSDE (AL St Dept of Educ) in developing and maintaining common professional learning offerings and supporting resources for AMSTI and/or ALSDE.
• Provides ongoing professional learning to AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, and instructional coaches.
• Assists IHEs with planning and conducting pre-service and continuing education/outreach activities.
• Participates in AMSTI professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by the ALSDE and Site Director, unless prior approval for absence is granted.
• Provides frequent, ongoing support and coaching to teachers, AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, coaches, and/or administrators based on assignments and/or LEA needs.
• Assists AMSTI teachers in effectively using common planning time and Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction.
• Assists in recruiting new AMSTI teachers and/or facilitators.
• Conducts research on the effects of current science and/or DLCS practices in AMSTI classrooms.
• Coordinates work through the AMSTI Site Director.
• Collaborates with other specialists, and communicates with all stakeholders to achieve and maintain proficiency in all standards, pedagogical content knowledge, and AMSTI lessons and practices.
• Works with materials managers to make site-level decisions based on teacher needs/requests.
• Provides feedback to the ALSDE regarding customization of kits and materials to make them teacher/classroom friendly.
• Maintains records (including financial) and completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and promotion of AMSTI resources according to the resource development and PR guidelines.
• Communicates with AMSTI Site Director/PI and AMSTI - ALSDE in advance regarding plans for retirement or resignation.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies : 2
Job Open Date: 12/19/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Working Days:
Monday - Friday

Working Hours:

7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Job Location:

AMSTI - Sidney Phillips Drive
Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time
Regular or Temporary:
Regular