Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Math Interventionist — Grades 6-8

Connections Academy; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

Job summary

Pennwood Cyber Charter School, a Pennsylvanian K-12 public cyber charter, seeks a Math Interventionist to support Grades 6-8 through targeted, virtual interventions. You will use IXL data, CTR measures, and teacher coordination to drive foundational math skills, number sense, and problem-solving progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Academic Services team, MTSS participation, and remote family communication, with travel for state testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania instructional certificate for grades 6-8.
• Experience implementing MTSS in a cyber/remote setting.
• Proven track record in mathematics instruction for Grades 6-8.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2/3 math interventions to Grades 6-8 via virtual sessions.
• Use data to identify intervention needs and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and Academic Services on MTSS and curriculum reviews.
• Communicate with families about goals and progress.
• Assist with state testing administration when required.

Skills

MTSS knowledge

Math instruction

Data analysis

Remote instruction

Communication

Education

PA Instructional I/II

Certification Grades 6-8

3+ years teaching

Tools

IXL

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To: Director of Academics and Governance

Department: Academic Services

Position Type: School Year Cycle

Work Location: Remote, from a home office Internal applicants can access the Internal Application Process Guide in POC’s Virtual Library.

About Pennwood Cyber Charter School

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free, K-12 public cyber charter school serving students across Pennsylvania. Pennwood offers flexible virtual learning supported by a proven curriculum, individualized student support, and innovative educational opportunities that promote academic achievement, engagement, and long-term student success.

Pennwood operates a 195-day instructional calendar that includes a three-week Connections Term (CTerm). CTerm expands opportunities for intervention, enrichment, relationship-building, career exploration, and personalized learning.

Pennwood is committed to a collaborative, relationship-centered virtual school culture in which students, families, and staff feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

• Pennwood staff members are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage and retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match in place of PSERS.

Position Summary

The Math Interventionist supports mathematics achievement and growth for students in Grades 6-8 through targeted, evidence-based instruction. The position uses student data to identify needs, deliver individual and small-group virtual interventions, and monitor progress in coordination with classroom teachers and the Academic Services team.

Intervention focuses on foundational mathematics skills and grade-level readiness, including number sense, place value, operations, multiplication and division, fact fluency, fractions, and mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Student Intervention and Instruction

• Review student information, including IXL data, curriculum-based measures, classroom performance, and assessment results, to identify intervention needs.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 mathematics interventions to students in Grades 6-8 through individual and small-group virtual instruction.
• Deliver evidence-based instruction that builds foundational skills, conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning.
• Develop intervention goals and plans, monitor progress, and adjust instruction based on student performance.
• Align intervention instruction with grade-level standards and classroom instruction.

MTSS and Data Analysis

• Participate in MTSS, data review, and student support meetings.
• Use progress-monitoring information to evaluate intervention effectiveness and recommend instructional adjustments.
• Maintain accurate intervention plans, progress records, and communication logs.
• Collaborate with Grades 6-8 instructional teams to support mathematics improvement efforts.

Teacher Support and Collaboration

• Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, special education staff, counselors, and administrators to support student progress.
• Share intervention strategies and instructional resources with colleagues.
• Model effective mathematics intervention practices when appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Family Communication

• Communicate with students and families about intervention goals, progress, and ways to support mathematics development at home.
• Participate in occasional evening meetings, family conferences, and school events.

Assessment and School Responsibilities

• Assist with PSSA and benchmark assessment administration as assigned.
• Travel as required to support state testing and school events.
• Participate in required meetings and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Impact Measures

• Student progress toward individual intervention goals.
• Growth shown through IXL Real-Time Diagnostics assessments and curriculum-based measures.
• Improvement in students’ mastery of targeted foundational mathematics skills.
• Contribution to schoolwide mathematics proficiency and PSSA goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certificate required.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification covering Grades 6-8 required.
• Three or more years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with mathematics intervention, MTSS, and cyber learning preferred.
• Pennsylvania residency preferred.
• Ability to travel for state testing and school events.
• Ability to use personal electronic devices and email for required two-step authentication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of elementary mathematics instruction and the progression of mathematics skills in Grades 6-8.
• Strong technology skills, including IXL, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a remote environment.
• Student-centered, punctual, flexible, and collaborative approach to work.