Math Interventionist

Nimble; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Math and Science Academy West seeks a focused math interventionist to support grades 6-8 through data-driven Tier 2/3 instruction. You will integrate with MTSS teams, lead small-group lessons, and monitor progress to close skill gaps. Collaboration with teachers and families is essential to student growth.

You will administer assessments, analyze results, and adapt instruction to diverse learners while fostering a positive math culture and growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or mathematics education, or related field.
• Indiana teaching license in mathematics (MS/HS) preferred; licensure encouraged.
• Experience using data to diagnose skill gaps and plan targeted instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver math intervention for grades 6-8.
• Administer screening and progress-monitoring assessments (MAP).
• Analyze data to form and adjust intervention groups.
• Collaborate with 6-8 math teachers to align with core instruction.
• Participate in MTSS and data meetings to decide tier placement.

Skills

Strong math content knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Communication & collaboration

Creativity for diverse learners

Relate to middle school students

Patience & adaptability

Bilingual skills helpful

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field

Indiana teaching license in mathematics (MS/HS) preferred

Tools

NWEA MAP

Job description

Indiana Math and Science Academy West is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic math interventionist to become part of a team of outstanding educators. The position involves close collaboration with grade-level math teachers, the MTSS team, and school leadership, along with a commitment to student achievement.

The interventionist is responsible for Tier 2 and Tier 3 math intervention for grades 6-8 and builds the foundational number sense, computational fluency, and problem-solving skills students need to access grade-level mathematics. The interventionist will also be responsible for analyzing student data to identify skill gaps, plan targeted instruction, and monitor progress for diverse learners. Differentiated instruction and flexible small-group instruction are an integral part of the expectations for this position.

Primary Functions

To lead, support, and develop middle school students who are struggling in mathematics, helping them close skill gaps and succeed in grade-level coursework.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily small-group and individual intervention lessons using approved curriculum and intervention resources, based on data from screeners, diagnostics, and formative and summative assessments.
• Administer screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring assessments (including NWEA MAP) and use results to form and adjust intervention groups.
• Monitor and document student growth, keeping accurate records of attendance, intervention sessions, progress-monitoring scores, and work completion.
• Collaborate with grade 6-8 math teachers to align intervention with core instruction and support students in accessing grade-level content.
• Participate in MTSS and data meetings, sharing student progress and contributing to decisions about tier placement and next steps.
• Administer standardized tests.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Encourage students to reason mathematically, persevere in problem solving, and explain their thinking.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment that builds student confidence in math.
• Communicate with parents and school academic and counseling teams on student progress.
• Supervise students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Contribute to the positive culture of the school and foster a growth mindset in self and others.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Regularly infuse habits of good citizenship and social-emotional learning into instruction.

Other Duties

• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and engaging displays, math resources, and learning materials.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrator.

Soft Skills Required

• Proactive
• Open & Honest
• Adaptable
• Conflict resolution
• Dependable
• Empathetic
• Goal-Oriented

Required Skills

• Strong math content knowledge through Algebra I and instructional pedagogy in math intervention
• Ability to use data to diagnose skill gaps and plan targeted instruction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Creative practices to engage all learners, including students with math anxiety
• Ability to relate to middle school students and help them grow academically
• Patience, understanding, and adaptability
• Bilingual skills are beneficial

Educational Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, mathematics education, middle school education, or a related field from an accredited program is required. An Indiana teaching license in mathematics (middle school or secondary) is preferred; candidates pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.