Math Interventionist

Math Interventionist

UPAD 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

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.