Math Interventionist
u prep schoolsDetroit, MI
Math Interventionist
L5
u prep schoolsDetroit, MI2 days ago
Occupations
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationIndustries
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsEducational Support ServicesMath InterventionistUPAD Middle School - Detroit, MI 48202
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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Schedule & Structure
- 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
Qualifications:
- QualificationsValid 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
- Preferred Skills & Mindsets
- 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
- Key Outcomes for Success
- 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
- This role is a high-impact instructional position designed to ensure students receive: High-quality grade-level instruction, Targeted intervention skill support, Consistent math instruction
The Math Boost Interventionist will serve as both a student-facing instructor and a teacher-facing leader, driving improved outcomes in math across the school.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Detroit, MI
Occupation
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
2 days ago
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