What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Math Interventionist position at St. Mary Academy-Bay View?
St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a part-time Math Interventionist to support the academic growth and mathematical confidence of Lower School students in Grades 1–5. This part-time position will be one (1) day per week (up to 8 hours). Rooted in the Mercy tradition of excellence, compassion, and the empowerment of girls, the Math Interventionist provides targeted instruction and evidence-based interventions for students who require additional support in mathematics.
This educator collaborates closely with classroom teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction, promote conceptual understanding, and ensure all students develop strong foundational numeracy and problem-solving skills. In alignment with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the role includes direct student support, instructional coaching, progress monitoring, and leadership in mathematics teaching and learning.
Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.
Essential Responsibilities
Student Support & Intervention
-Provide small-group and individualized math intervention for students who need additional support in foundational math skills;
-Use diagnostic assessments and progress-monitoring tools to identify learning gaps and develop targeted intervention plans;
-Provide targeted instruction in key mathematical skill areas, including number sense, computational fluency, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving strategies, and conceptual understanding;
-Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs and learning styles; and
-Support students in building confidence, perseverance, and a positive mathematical identity.
Collaboration with Teachers
-Partner with classroom teachers to analyze student data and identify instructional next steps;
-Support teachers in implementing effective mathematics strategies and interventions within the classroom;
-Assist in designing lessons that promote rich mathematical thinking and discourse;
-Provide recommendations for accommodations and enrichment; and
-Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and student support team meetings.
Assessment & Data Analysis
-Administer screeners, benchmark assessments, and ongoing formative assessments;
-Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes; and
-Use data to adjust instruction and to frequently communicate progress to teachers, administrators, and families.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Special Education, or related field
-Master’s degree preferred
-Valid teaching certification
-Experience teaching mathematics at the elementary level
-Training or experience in intervention, RTI/MTSS, or special education support preferred
-Strong knowledge of elementary math standards and instructional best practices
-Ability to analyze assessment data and plan targeted instruction
-Excellent collaboration and communication skills
-High energy level, creative, and forward-thinking
-Strong work ethic and a caring temperament
-Understands and appreciates the developmental range of the age group
-Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; and
-Collaborative skills, including the ability to work with colleagues and parents.
To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” Submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.