AMSTI Math Specialist - 005001, 006994

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama is hiring an AMSTI Math Specialist to provide support for secondary teachers and improve teaching methods in grades 6-12. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, Alabama Teacher’s Certificate, and two years of professional teaching experience. Responsibilities include facilitating professional learning, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting ongoing support to enhance instruction. The role offers regular hours, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional teaching experience.
• Current Alabama Teacher’s Certificate.
• Certification as an AMSTI Math Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate professional learning for teachers and administrators.
• Support AMSTI and ALSDE in developing learning offerings.
• Conduct ongoing professional learning for AMSTI lead teachers.

Skills

Teaching experience

AMSTI Math programs

Professional learning facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number: 005001, 006994

Position Title: AMSTI Math Specialist - 005001, 006994

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: 440530 - Educ Office of Contracts & Grants

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as an AMSTI Math Trainer is preferred.

Job Description Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 12/19/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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