Math Interventionist

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. Home > Employee Resources > HR Resources > Talent Acquisition & Hiring 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.