AMSTI Elementary Science Specialist Salary See Position Description Location Florence, Alabama Job Type Staff Division Academic Affairs Department Alabama Math, Science, & Technology Initiative Opening Date 04/17/2026 FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions. Description This position is responsible for providing professional development, coaching, and school-based support for AMSTI teachers. Additional responsibilities include providing assistance with summer training and other ALSDE activities, as needed. Daily travel within the UNA Regional Inservice area, as well as some overnight travel, is required. Salary will be based on education, years of experience, and the current AMSTI salary schedule for 11-month content specialists. This is a grant-funded position. Initial and continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding by the sponsoring agency. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Essential Job Duties Professional Learning 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 standardized, pre-approved professional learning opportunities 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 pre-service and continuing education/outreach activities; Participate in AMSTI professional learning activities and staff meetings conducted by the ALSDE and site director, unless prior approval for absence is granted; Educator Support Provide frequent, ongoing science 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 science instruction; Assist in recruiting new AMSTI science teachers and/or facilitators; Research the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI classrooms, as requested by the ALSDE; Coordinate work through the 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; Instructional Resources: Work with general and materials managers to make site-level decisions based on teacher needs/requests; Provide feedback to the ALSDE regarding customization of science kits and materials to make them teacher/classroom friendly; General Duties Maintain records (including financial) and complete paperwork in a timely manner, utilizing Monday.com; Participate in the development, maintenance, and promotion of AMSTI resources according to the resource development and PR guidelines; Communicate with site director/PI and AMSTI-ALSDE in advance as it pertains to retirement or resignation plans (under normal circumstances, a minimum of six-month advance notice is requested); Perform all other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: To be determined. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred; Five years of teaching experience in grades K-5 science in an Alabama public school is required; AMSTI training is required; AMSTI trainer certification, preferred; Experience presenting professional development to adults is preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid Alabama Teaching certificate in Elementary or Early Childhood Education is required; Clear status with FBI and ABI fingerprinting processes is required; Valid drivers license is required. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response. UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed. AMSTI 11-Month Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026. Health Insurance UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36 +Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78 +Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72 +Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $786.88 $1,565.24 Dental Insurance UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61 Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68 Life Insurance UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra. As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University. Long-Term Disability InsuranceThis coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra. Retirement Plans The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members. Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025 Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees. Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees. Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan. Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity Cancer Insurance - Allstate Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life Life Insurance - Symetra Accident Coverage - Symetra Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP Air Evac Lifeteam Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans Remission of Tuition and Fees UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children. Paid Time Off Vacation Leave - AMSTI employees on an 11-month contract are eligible for 20 vacation days per year beginning on October 1 of each year. These days are not eligible to be rolled from year-to-year and are not payable if not used. Sick Leave - AMSTI employees on an 11-month contract are entitled to 88 work hours (11 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service. Paid Holidays - Full-time, regular employees are eligible for paid holidays. Miscellaneous Benefits University ID Card (Mane Card) Athletic Ticket Discounts University Bookstore Discount Free Parking Credit Union Membership Kilby Laboratory School Employee Wellness Center Employee Wellness Program Faculty/Staff Meal Plan Travel Assistance Identity Theft Assistance Mental & Emotional Health Benefits Terminal Degree Assistance Program 01 Do you have a bachelors degree in science, science education, and/or a science related field? No Yes, in science or science education. Yes, in a science related field. No, but I have a higher level degree in science, science education, or a science related field. 02 Do you have a masters degree from a regionally accredited college/university in science or science education? No, I do not have a masters degree. Yes, I have a masters degree in a related field. Yes, I have a masters degree in science or science education. No, but I have a higher level degree in science, science education, or a related field. 03 Do you have knowledge of and experience with AMSTI or ASIM programs? No Yes, AMSTI Yes, ASIM Yes, both 04 Do you have teacher leader or instructional coaching experience? No Yes 05 Do you have a minimum of three years of science teaching experience in an Alabama public middle and/or high school? No Yes, I have at least three years of science teaching experience in an Alabama public middle and/or high school. Yes, I have more than three but less than five years of science teaching experience in an Alabama public middle and/or high school. Yes, I have more than five years of science teaching experience in an Alabama public middle school and/or high school. 06 Do you have a current, valid Alabama Teachers Certification in Secondary Science - general science is preferred? No Yes, in Secondary Science. Yes, in General Science 07 Do you have clear status with both the FBI and ABI fingerprinting processes? No Yes 08 Do you have a current, valid drivers license? No * Yes Required Question Employer University of North Alabama Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way Florence, Alabama, 35632