Science in Motion Specialist

Department of Human Resources•Anniston, AL

14d•$69,729 - $112,323

About The Position

ASIM is the high school science component of AMSTI, the Alabama State Department of Education’s initiative to improve STEM teaching statewide, including improvements in individualized and integrated STEM subjects. AMSTI-ASIM supports the current Alabama Course of Study Standards: Science by providing professional learning, educator support, and instructional materials. The Science in Motion Specialist is responsible for conducting teacher education training in the teaching of secondary sciences (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) utilizing state-of-the-art procedures and laboratory equipment and to teach laboratory units to high school science units. Extensive travel to regional high schools is required. Salary will be based on education, experience, and the current AMSTI salary schedule for 11-month specialists ($69,729-$112,323). Future employment is contingent upon AMSTI and ASIM funding.

Requirements

Valid Alabama Teachers’ Certification in Life Science, Physical Science, or General Science-Secondary (including grades 9-12)
Minimum of Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (Life Science or Physical Science/Education preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience (with the majority in Life Science or Physical Science in an Alabama public high school)
A valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with AMSTI or ASIM program is highly preferred

Responsibilities

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/AMSTI-ASIM 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/AMSTI-ASIM 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, instructional coaches, and/or administrators based on assignments and/or LEA needs as defined annually by the ALSDE (in situations where the content specialist is leading the classroom or team-teaching, the classroom teacher must always be present)
Assist AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM teachers in effectively using common planning time and Professional Learning Communities to improve instruction
Assist in recruiting new AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM teachers and/or facilitators
Conduct research on the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM classrooms, as requested by the ALSDE
Coordinate work through the AMSTI Site Director (including AMSTI-ASIM), collaborate with other specialists, and communicate with all stakeholders
Achieve and maintain proficiency in all standards, pedagogical content knowledge, and AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM 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, including AMSTI-ASIM
Some preparation, delivery, pick up, and maintenance of lesson materials and equipment may be required, including lifting (up to 50 pounds) and driving (box truck or delivery van)
Provide feedback to the ALSDE regarding the customization of kits and materials to make them teacher/classroom friendly, including AMSTI-ASIM
Maintain records (including financial) and complete paperwork in a timely manner, including AMSTI-ASIM
Participate in the development, maintenance, and promotion of AMSTI/AMSTI-ASIM 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)
Content specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed in all categories above; content specialists (including AMSTI-ASIM) may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the AMSTI Site Director or AMSTI-ALSDE.

Benefits

Retirement Plans
Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health Insurance
Medical (PEEHIP)
Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
Long-term disability and life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program
Prescription assistance