POSITION: Student Support Specialist (full-time or part-time)
START DATE: July 31, 2025
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services
SCHOOL BACKGROUND:
Seven Oaks Classical School is a growing public charter school that opened in the fall of 2016 and that now serves roughly 550 students in grades K-12. As a school, we offer a strong academic curriculum in a small school setting. As a public school, the education is available to anyone who wants it, regardless of ability or prior academic achievement.
Seven Oaks seeks employees who know and love the things they teach, who understand and enjoy children, who are able communicators, and who embrace the mission of the school.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Seven Oaks Classical School is seeking a full-time Student Support Specialist, to begin Fall 2025. The role would involve direct support of at-risk students and students with disabilities, particularly in literacy and math, under the supervision of the specialist education teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in classical education a plus.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred.
- Some form of valid teaching license or certificate, or at least a willingness to pursue one of the various pathways to certification offered by the state. (NB: The school is prepared to help candidates identify a pathway to licensure or certification.)
- A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
- A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and growth.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- A working understanding of childhood development, together with a deep well of patience, good humor, and professionalism.
- Basic skill with technology (e.g., use of a laptop, document camera, and projector; use of MS Word or equivalent).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing a classroom in such a way as to create an atmosphere characterized by order and respect, wonder and joy.
- Cultivating good habits among the students through explicit instruction and personal example.
- Teaching the curriculum with skill and fidelity.
- Planning carefully so as to make full and efficient use of class time.
- Identifying or creating potential resources to improve instruction.
- Contributing to the life of the school through participation in school events, clubs, student life functions, and the like.
- Assisting colleagues through peer observations, mentorship, collaborative planning, class coverage, etc.
- Assisting with teacher duties outside the classroom (e.g., helping with carline or the lunch room).
- Cooperating with the Student Services department in the identification and support of students with special needs.
- Communicating regularly and professionally with parents about student conduct and academic progress.
- Attending faculty meetings and other professional development opportunities.
- Offering tutoring at least twice per week outside of regular school hours.
- Complying with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
- Preparing plans for short-term subs as needed.
For more details about the application process see www.sevenoaksclassical.org/employment. Applications and inquiries should be emailed to hr@sevenoaksclassical.org.