Math Interventionist

K8 Math Interventionist

The K8 Math Interventionist plays a vital role in advancing Hazel Crest School District 152's commitment to high-quality, equitable math instruction. This educator provides targeted, data-driven math interventions for students performing below grade level, with a strong focus on foundational skills, math fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. The Math Interventionist collaborates with teachers, MTSS teams, and school leaders to strengthen Tier 1 math supports, monitor student progress, and ensure all students have access to rigorous, developmentally appropriate mathematics learning.

Essential Responsibilities

• Targeted Student Intervention
• Provide small-group and one-on-one math interventions aligned to student needs
• Deliver explicit instruction in number sense, operations, math fluency, and grade-level prerequisite skills
• Use diagnostic assessments to identify skill gaps and plan targeted instruction
• Monitor student progress weekly and adjust interventions based on data
• Maintain accurate records of intervention schedules, attendance, and student growth
• Data-Driven Decision Making & MTSS Collaboration
• Participate in MTSS meetings to review math data, identify students for support, and document intervention plans
• Support administration of universal screeners and diagnostic assessments
• Collaborate with teachers to strengthen Tier 1 math instruction and ensure alignment with intervention strategies
• Communicate student progress to teachers, administrators, and families using clear, student-centered language
• Teacher Support & Professional Collaboration
• Model effective math instructional strategies and provide resources to classroom teachers
• Assist teachers in analyzing math data and planning differentiated instruction
• Support implementation of district math initiatives, including fluency programs, curriculum alignment, and family engagement events
• Serve as a collaborative partner in advancing districtwide math achievement goals
• Professional Responsibilities & Compliance
• Ensure interventions align with Hazel Crest SD 152 curriculum, MTSS expectations, and Illinois Learning Standards
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies and procedures
• Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current on math research and best practices
• Uphold the district's mission of Excellence, Equity, and Engagement in all instructional decisions

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Endorsement in Mathematics, Middle Grades Math, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated success teaching math at the elementary or middle school level
• Deep knowledge of: evidence-based math intervention practices, foundational numeracy, number sense, and math fluency development, MTSS frameworks, intervention cycles, and progress monitoring, universal screeners, diagnostics, and curriculum-based measures, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including students with significant skill gaps, strong communication, collaboration, and data-analysis skills, commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered math instruction aligned to district values

Work Environment

Full-time, school-year position Reports to the building principal and collaborates closely with the MTSS team, literacy leadership, and district curriculum office Works across classrooms and small-group instructional spaces to support student learning