Math Interventionist

Job Details: Job Location: UPAD Middle School - Detroit, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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: Qualifications

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

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.