Overview
Category:instructional
Median Salary:$57,000
Education Required:bachelors
Growth Outlook:growing
Student Interaction:direct student
Key Responsibilities
- Assess students' mathematical understanding
- Provide small group math interventions
- Develop remediation plans for struggling students
- Use manipulatives and concrete models
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies
- Collaborate with classroom teachers on math instruction
A Day in the Life
- Small group intervention sessions
- Individual math skill assessments
- Hands-on math activities with manipulatives
- Progress monitoring and data tracking
- Co-planning with grade level teachers
- Parent communication about math support
- RTI team collaboration
Education & Certification Path
1
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Mathematics
2
Math endorsement or specialization
3
Experience teaching elementary mathematics
4
Professional development in math interventions
Required Certifications
- State teaching license
- Elementary math endorsement
- Math intervention training certifications
Career Progression
Math Teacher → Math Interventionist→
Lead Math Interventionist→
Math Coach or Specialist→
District Math Coordinator
Work Environment
Dedicated math intervention space with manipulatives and visual aids
Typical Schedule
7:45 AM - 3:45 PM during school year