Math Interventionist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverdale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is recruiting a Math Interventionist to provide targeted math support for K–8 students identified as below grade level. The role collaborates with teachers and administrators to design evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and promote numeracy across classrooms.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education, a current teaching license, and 5+ years of math teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze student data to guide interventions.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and individualized math instruction aligned to students' needs.
• Assess students using formal and informal measures.
• Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about progress and home strategies.
• Attend professional development to stay current in math intervention.
• Support schoolwide math initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by Curriculum leaders.

Skills

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master’s degree in Math or related field (preferred)

Tools

Math assessments

Instructional technologies

Job description

The Math Interventionist provides targeted math instruction and support to students in grades K–8 who are identified as performing below grade level in math. The interventionist collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to design and implement evidence-based reading interventions, monitor student progress, and promote numeracy achievement for all learners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide small group and individualized math instruction aligned to students’ specific needs.
• Assess students using formal and informal measures to determine math levels, strengths, and areas of need.
• Analyze data to identify students for intervention and monitor ongoing progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and adjust intervention plans.
• Implement research-based strategies in problem solving, mathematical practices, fluency, use of manipulatives, and integration of extended response writing.
• Support classroom instruction through modeling and co-teaching math strategies.
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and strategies for home support.
• Attend professional development sessions to remain current in math instruction and intervention strategies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of schoolwide math initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum for Math and Science and/or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the Math Interventionist must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. This includes a high level of proficiency in written and oral communication skills. The position requires:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education required; Master’s degree in Math, or a related field preferred.
• Certification: Valid teaching license; Math Specialist endorsement or certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, with demonstrated success in math instruction and intervention.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of math assessments and data analysis.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and adjust teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with current math programs and instructional technologies.

Working Conditions:

• 10-month position
• Occasional evening Superintendent, Board of Education and/or Community presentations

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits: In alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The District offers fringe benefits, including life, medical, dental and vision insurance.

Additional Notes

Reports To: Director of Curriculum for Math and Science and/or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and Illinois employment laws.