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

Connections Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement match

Job summary

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is seeking a Math Interventionist to support students in grades 6-8 through targeted, evidence-based virtual instruction. You will use data to identify needs, deliver Tier 2/3 interventions, and monitor progress in coordination with the Academic Services team.

The role emphasizes foundational skills, number sense, and mathematical reasoning, with collaboration across teachers and staff in a remote, 195-day calendar setting.

Qualifications

• PA instructional certificate required (I or II).
• Cert must cover Grades 6-8.
• Three+ years teaching preferred; experience in MTSS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review student information to identify intervention needs.
• Provide Tier 2/3 math interventions for Grades 6-8 remotely.
• Deliver foundational math instruction and track progress.
• Set intervention goals, monitor progress, adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to improve math outcomes.
• Communicate with families about goals and progress.
• Assist with assessments and state testing when required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Pennsylvania Cert: Instructional I or II

Certification: Grades 6-8

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.

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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 Diagnostic 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.