Provide targeted math intervention for middle school students to bridge gaps in pre-algebra and algebraic concepts. Use data-driven grouping to deliver focused instruction on rational numbers, ratios, and functions.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Education and a State Teaching Certification for grades 5-12. Candidates should have experience teaching adolescents and proficiency with digital math tools.
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.
Market context
California middle school math support is in demand
In California, part-time Math Intervention Specialist roles often reflect steady demand for educators who can support grades 6–8 students in pre-algebra and general math. These positions are competitive because they typically require both a relevant bachelor’s degree and a state middle school math certification, plus experience teaching adolescents. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight intervention, small-group instruction, and adolescent math experience.
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).
