Math Intervention Specialist (Grades 6–8) Part-time

• Role Overview The Apple Pi Math Specialist is a dedicated middle school interventionist responsible for supporting students who have fallen behind in key pre-algebra and algebraic concepts.
• You will work with small groups (Tier 2 & Tier 3 intervention) to solidify the "core" skills necessary for high school success.
• Your goal is to move students from simple computation to complex algebraic reasoning, ensuring they don't get "sliced out" of advanced math opportunities in high school.
• Key Responsibilities Targeted Remediation: Deliver focused instruction on the most critical middle school math hurdles: rational numbers (fractions/decimals), ratios/proportions, and early algebraic expressions.
• The "Pi" Connection: Explicitly teaches the transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract geometry and algebra (variables, formulas, and functions).
• Data-Driven Grouping: Analyze student data to group them by specific skill gaps (e.g., a "Fractions" group vs. a "Geometry" group) rather than just general grade level.
• Confidence Building: Help students overcome "Math Anxiety" by creating a low-stakes, high-support environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process.
• Why Teachers Choose This Role Specialized Focus: You only teach math—no homeroom duties, no recess duty, no multi-subject planning.
• Critical Impact Window: Middle school is the "make or break" point for STEM careers; you are the safety net ensuring students stay on track for High School Algebra 1.
• Small Group Environment: Work with 5-10 students at a time, allowing for deep relationship building and personalized attention that isn't possible in a 30-student classroom.
• Compensation & Benefits Salary $40 - 60 per hour Paid training Mileage reimbursement (if applicable) Valuable hands-on experience in education and mentorship Job Type & Schedule Contract

Requirements

Typical Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or Middle Grades Math.

Certifications

State Teaching Certification in Middle School Mathematics (Grades 5-9 or 6-12).

Experience

Experience teaching pre-algebra or general math to adolescents; familiarity with common "math blocks" students face at this age.

Skills

Proficiency with manipulative (algebra tiles, fraction bars) and digital math tools (Desmos, GeoGebra).