Math Teacher: Group Instruction

this is a great opportunity for an experienced math educator who wants to specialize in intervention and make a measurable impact. Rather than managing a traditional full classroom, you’ll work with small groups of k–8 scholars who need targeted math support, using data to drive instruction and monitor growth. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with teachers, mtss leaders, and families while being part of a dedicated interventionist plc and professional learning community.

at breakthrough public schools, we have interventionists who specialize in math, and we distinguish between elementary and middle school. This narrowed focus both in subject and grade band allows for maximum impact for our scholars. The math interventionist teacher provides targeted tier 3 instruction to k-8 students who require additional academic support in math.

this role focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions, assessing student progress, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and support staff to improve student achievement in alignment with breakthrough’s mtss framework.

• create, implement, and monitor intervention plans for tier 2 and/or tier 3 scholars
• provide daily targeted small-group instruction using the network-aligned curricula
• maintain accurate records (data-collection) of student performance and interventions provided
• communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at home
• collaborate closely with the building level mtss coordinator and the network-level director of mtss
• attend and participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and reading & math interventionist plc/department meetings
• perform school-wide duties as assigned by your school leadership team – (e.g., dismissal duty, lunch duty, arrival duty, etc.)
• reports to the assigned assistant principal of instruction or assistant principal of student services

• bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (master’s degree preferred)

• 3 - 5 years successful teaching experience
• experience in reading and/or math intervention, preferably within a title/ intervention program
• knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, assessments, and intervention programs.
• ability to progress monitor and keep highly detailed data analysis of student needs and growth
• strong data analysis skills to drive instruction and monitor progress
• aligning targeted interventions to support tier 2 and 3 scholars in the mtss process

• valid professional teaching license/certification in the appropriate subject area and grade level - see reading/math specific qualifications, below
• candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the bps’s acceptable guidelines.

• familiarity with iready curriculum and pathways preferred

• strong collaboration and communication skills
• proficiency in using educational technology to support instruction and data analysis
• proficient in google suite
• robust analytical and problem solving skills
• ability to be a self-starter and take initiative
• empathy and trauma-sensitive approach

performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting

the information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work…