AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist K-5 ()

Position Summary

AMSTI Elementary Math Specialist K-5

Salary Schedule Placement: Commensurate with education and experience according to Local Salary Schedule L1: AMSTI Salary for 11-month Specialist-Salary range.

Continued employment is contingent upon funding from a grant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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,
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• 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Math or related field from a regionally accredited institution,
• A valid Alabama Teacher certification from the alasde.edu website "http://tcert.alsde.edu" 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources’ contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website: www.wccs.edu

A complete application package consists of:

• WCCS application,
• A resume,
• A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.