Special Education Services Assistant - Mathematic
Apply NowCompany: Alabama Community College System
Location: Elmore, AL 36025
Description:
Salary: $60,636.00 - $110,140.00 Annually
Location : Elmore, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06104
College/Division: ISTC-208055-Special Education Services
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 3:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Ingram State Technical College
Position Summary
The Special Education Services Assistant- General Education (Mathematics) will provide instruction at an appropriate level by demonstrating the ability to understand and follow the Alabama Course of Study for the content area. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however, other professional duties may be assigned by the Director of Special Education Services and/or Dean of Students to meet the needs of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
PREFERRED:
Application Procedures/Additional Information
General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama's correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.
CTE / Adult Education SitesAlabama Therapeutic Educational Facility
Limestone Correctional FacilityBibb Correctional Facility
Main CampusDonaldson Correctional Facility
St. Clair Correctional FacilityDraper Instructional Service Site
Thomasville Day Reporting CenterEasterling Correctional Facility
Tutwiler Instructional Service CenterFountain Correctional Facility
Ventress Correctional Facility
Additional Adult Education SitesBirmingham Work Release Center
Loxley Work Release CenterBullock County Correctional Facility
Montgomery Women's FacilityElmore Correctional Facility
North Alabama Work Release CenterKilby Correctional Facility
Red Eagle Work Release CenterLee County Sheriff's Department
Pardons and Paroles CentersBirmingham Day Reporting Center
Baldwin Day Reporting Center LiteHuntsville Day Reporting Center
Fort Payne Day Reporting Center LiteMontgomery Day Reporting Center
Jasper Day Reporting Center LiteMobile Day Reporting Center
Opelika Day Reporting Center LitePerry County Reenty Education Program
Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite
Salary Range: Salary will be determined by placement on the appropriate Alabama Community College System-approved salary schedule. Local Salary Schedule Special Education Services ($60,636 - $110,140)
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://istc.edu/employment/
If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at andrea.richardson@istc.edu.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position. The applicant's sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
A complete application consists of the following:
Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check. If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.
Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.
ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, 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. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:
Tobacco Usage Premium
Wellness Premium
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
Location : Elmore, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06104
College/Division: ISTC-208055-Special Education Services
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 3:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Ingram State Technical College
Position Summary
The Special Education Services Assistant- General Education (Mathematics) will provide instruction at an appropriate level by demonstrating the ability to understand and follow the Alabama Course of Study for the content area. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however, other professional duties may be assigned by the Director of Special Education Services and/or Dean of Students to meet the needs of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and teach at an appropriate level.
- Provide content development, teacher-focused content development, and student-focused content development.
- Maintains the classroom to ensure the availability of a safe and positive learning environment.
- Promotes good study habits and student independence to improve the quality of student outcomes.
- Demonstrates computer literacy by utilizing current technology to communicate, collect, and analyze data.
- Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and maintains the confidentiality of special education records.
- Demonstrates understanding of and follows the Alabama Course of Study for content areas.
- Provide comprehensive instruction to students, including developing and implementing lesson plans, documenting student progress in subject matter, and using differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Develop and implement an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student based on the school curriculum and state standards. Must be able to conduct IEP meetings with students.
- Develop, submit, and implement course overviews, lesson plans, substitute teacher plans, etc.
- Develop and maintain a classroom learning environment conducive to individual student achievement.
- Collaborates with Special Education Assistants to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
- Administers required evaluations and implements Individualized Education Program (IEP) to determine appropriate eligibility set by state and federal guidelines for special education.
- Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to maintain high competence and skill in Special Education and Correctional Education.
- Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and any other meetings called by the Special Education Services Director and/or Coordinator.
- Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and must maintain this status for continued employment.
- Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
- A sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
- Complies with any applicable guidelines, procedures, and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and J.F. Ingram State Technical College.
- Organizes and completes special projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education Services Director and Coordinator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make independent judgments, solve problems, provide leadership, and work with diverse groups of people.
- Excellent organization skills, be attentive to detail, and can prioritize multiple tasks.
- Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, internal and external to the college.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC), and Pardons & Paroles Facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Alabama Teacher's Certificate with a 6-12 endorsement in Mathematics
PREFERRED:
- Knowledgeable of guidelines, policies, and procedures of the S. Department of Education.
- Knowledgeable of guidelines, policies, and procedures of the Alabama State Department of Education.
- At least 5 years teaching general and/or correctional education experience.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama's correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.
CTE / Adult Education SitesAlabama Therapeutic Educational Facility
Limestone Correctional FacilityBibb Correctional Facility
Main CampusDonaldson Correctional Facility
St. Clair Correctional FacilityDraper Instructional Service Site
Thomasville Day Reporting CenterEasterling Correctional Facility
Tutwiler Instructional Service CenterFountain Correctional Facility
Ventress Correctional Facility
Additional Adult Education SitesBirmingham Work Release Center
Loxley Work Release CenterBullock County Correctional Facility
Montgomery Women's FacilityElmore Correctional Facility
North Alabama Work Release CenterKilby Correctional Facility
Red Eagle Work Release CenterLee County Sheriff's Department
Pardons and Paroles CentersBirmingham Day Reporting Center
Baldwin Day Reporting Center LiteHuntsville Day Reporting Center
Fort Payne Day Reporting Center LiteMontgomery Day Reporting Center
Jasper Day Reporting Center LiteMobile Day Reporting Center
Opelika Day Reporting Center LitePerry County Reenty Education Program
Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite
Salary Range: Salary will be determined by placement on the appropriate Alabama Community College System-approved salary schedule. Local Salary Schedule Special Education Services ($60,636 - $110,140)
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://istc.edu/employment/
If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at andrea.richardson@istc.edu.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position. The applicant's sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
A complete application consists of the following:
- Online employment application
- Current resume
- Copies of college transcripts
Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check. If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.
Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.
ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, 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. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Wellness Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.