Math Interventionist

University Prep Schools · Detroit, United States

Position Overview
The Math Boost Interventionist will play a critical role in accelerating student achievement in
mathematics by providing targeted, data-driven instruction to students below grade level while
simultaneously strengthening Tier 1 instruction through coaching and collaboration with teachers.
This role is designed to address identified gaps in conceptual understanding, problem-solving,
and application, ensuring all students can access and succeed with grade-level content.
Core Responsibilities

1. Targeted Small Group Instruction (Boost Math Block)
   • Plan and deliver Boost Math blocks weekly for students below grade level
   • Provide small-group, skill-based instruction focused on:
     • Foundational math skills
     • Conceptual understanding
     • Problem-solving and reasoning
   • Use student data (NWEA, Interim Assessments, class formative and summative assessments) to:
     • Identify skill gaps
     • Monitor progress and adjust instruction
2. Intervention & Acceleration (WIN Block Support)
   • Support or co-facilitate WIN (What I Need) intervention blocks
   • Ensure intervention is:
     • Aligned to student need
     • Focused on accelerating growth, not just remediation
   • Track and analyze intervention impact on student outcomes
3. Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support
   • Partner with math teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instruction
   • Provide support through:
     • Co-planning and lesson internalization
     • Modeling instructional strategies
     • Observation and feedback cycles
   • Focus coaching on:
     • Conceptual math instruction
     • Lesson Plan Internalization
     • Academic monitoring and student thinking
     • Increasing rigor and problem-solving opportunities
4. Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
   • Analyze student performance across:
     • NWEA MAP Growth
     • Priority Standards (PSIC cycles)
     • Classroom assessments
   • Identify trends in:
     • Conceptual vs. procedural gaps
     • Student subgroup performance
   • Lead data conversations with teachers and leadership and support re-teach planning
5. Collaboration & Schoolwide Impact
   • Collaborate with:
     • Math Team
     • Instructional leadership team
     • Intervention staff
   • Support schoolwide math initiatives and instructional priorities
   • Serve as a bridge between intervention and Tier 1 instruction

• Teach CORE math intervention blocks during block days (up to ~10 blocks/week)
• Utilize non-block days (e.g., Monday/Friday) for:
  • Push-in support
  • Co-planning
  • Coaching and modeling

• Valid teaching certification (Math)
• Experience teaching middle school math (Grades 6-8 strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success improving student achievement in math
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Intervention strategies
  • Conceptual math teaching

• Deep belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Ability to translate data into actionable instruction
• Skill in building strong relationships with students and staff
• Ability to balance direct student support and adult coaching
• Strong organization and progress-monitoring systems

• Increased percentage of students meeting math growth and proficiency goals
• Reduction in students in lowest performance bands
• Improved mastery of priority standards (especially conceptual standards)
• Stronger Tier 1 math instruction across classrooms

• High-quality grade-level instruction
• Targeted intervention skill support
• Consistent math instruction