Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Lead the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs within guidelines established by the Department.
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels.
• Collaborate with AMSTI site directors to monitor the implementation of training and support of building-based mathematics coaches per the Alabama Numeracy Act expectations (to include content training and pedagogical content knowledge training).
• Recommend budget line items and coordinate the purchasing of AMSTI instructional materials and equipment.
• Direct the collection and analysis of data to guide AMSTI and STEM-related curricular and instructional decisions.
• Ensure that the instructional professional development engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and achievement.
• Stay informed on current research in curriculum development, instructional design, delivery, and assessment within STEM fields.
• Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in instruction, learning theory and cognitive research through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development and involvement in professional organizations.
• Complete, in a timely fashion, all AMSTI proposals, administrative documents, records, and reports as required by law.
• Oversee the personnel appraisal process for education administrators, education specialists, and administrative assistants; maintain accurate personnel records and supervisory documentation.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state is required.

The applicant must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Standards-based instruction and methods to support best instructional practices
• Facilitation methods for professional learning and growth
• Collaborative leadership
• Outcomes-based evaluation
• STEM content knowledge and pedagogy
• Data literacy
• Strategic teaching and leading
• Expertise in supervising STEM staff
• Experience teaching AMSTI content

Education and Experience:

• Alabama Professional Educator Certificate
• A minimum of Master’s degree and advance coursework from an accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialist area.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in AMSTI or other STEM related field of teaching, education administration, or a related leadership assignment.
• Education/Administrative leadership experience

Other Skills:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Demonstrate strong organization and management skills
• Understand and apply effective problem-solving skills
• Understand and apply effective motivational skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Manage conflict resolution efficiently and effectively
• Organize and manage multiple assignments (projects) concurrently with little supervision
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decision
• Use Microsoft Office proficiently; including Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience in using collaborative computing tools (e.g., One Drive) to facilitate the sharing and collaboration of digital artifacts

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Departmentfor instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may:

Send Cover Letter & Resume to:

Alabama State Department of Education
Attention: Ms. Demekia Maddox
5348 Gordon Persons Building
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Or email as an attachment to: