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.