Instructional
Elementary Math Interventionist
Provides targeted mathematics support and remediation
- Pay range
- $43,000–$75,000
- Median
- $57,000
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Job outlook
- Growing
What you'll do
- 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 typical day
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Mathematics
- Math endorsement or specialization
- Experience teaching elementary mathematics
- 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
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- Dedicated math intervention space with manipulatives and visual aids
- Typical schedule
- 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM during school year
Frequently asked questions
How much does a math interventionist make?
Elementary math interventionists earn a median of about $57,000 per year, with a typical range of $43,000 to $75,000 depending on district, region, and experience. Because most interventionists are licensed teachers on the district salary schedule, pay rises with years of service and additional degrees — a master's degree commonly adds several thousand dollars per year. Higher-cost states such as California, New York, and Massachusetts pay well above the median; see our salary guide for state-by-state numbers.
What does a math interventionist do?
A math interventionist works with small groups of students who are below grade level in mathematics, diagnosing exactly where a student's understanding breaks down and rebuilding it with hands-on manipulatives, concrete-to-abstract sequences, and frequent progress monitoring. The role sits inside a school's RTI/MTSS (Response to Intervention) framework: interventionists collect data, meet with grade-level teams, and adjust instruction every few weeks based on how students respond.
What is the difference between a math interventionist and a math coach?
A math interventionist works directly with students who are struggling, delivering the instruction themselves. A math coach works mainly with teachers — modeling lessons, analyzing data, and improving math instruction across classrooms. Interventionist is often the step before coach on the career ladder, and many districts use the two roles together.
Do you need a teaching license to be a math interventionist?
In most public school districts, yes — a math interventionist is a licensed elementary teacher, so you need a bachelor's degree and a state teaching license. Many districts also prefer or require a math endorsement or specialist coursework, plus training in a specific intervention program. If you are not yet licensed, working as a paraprofessional in math support is a common way in while you complete certification.
Is math interventionist a growing job?
Yes. Persistent post-pandemic math learning gaps have pushed districts to expand intervention staffing, and math is one of the harder intervention roles to fill, so demand is strong. It is also a role with clear advancement — into math coaching, a specialist position, or a district math coordinator role.