Learning Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
The Seven Hills Lower School seeks a trained Learning Support Specialist for our Lotspeich Campus for the school year. In collaboration with classroom teachers, the Learning Support Teacher works with students in Grades 3 through 5, individually, in small groups, and in-class support to ensure that students are progressing in accordance with our academic benchmarks.
The successful candidate will have a B.A. in elementary education with a credential in learning support (an advanced degree is preferred), a thorough understanding of emergent and early academic development in both math and language arts, and significant experience in developing intervention plans. Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or other similar training and/or certification is preferred. Candidates must have previous experience.
As a part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Seven Hills School is looking to hire passionate educators who demonstrate equity-centered classroom practices.
Applicants should have proven success supporting underrepresented student identities to havean equitable experience in their school.
Personal qualities sought include patience, energy, flexibility, empathy, and a sincere desire to work in close partnership with classroom teachers and families.
Specific responsibilities include (and are not limited to):
- Provides academic support to lower school students (Grades 3-5)
- Maintains a repertoire of effective teaching strategies for all types of learners
- Curates and develops supplemental instructional material, including curriculum for teaching executive functioning skills
- Collaborates with classroom teachers, sharing content, instructional knowledge, and resources
- Has the ability to interpret educational, psychological, and academic assessments
- Effectively discusses the philosophy and methodology of our support program with the larger Seven Hills community and parents
- Upholds the mission of The Seven Hills School
- Reports to the Head of Lotspeich for supervision and evaluation
- Performs other teaching duties, ancillary duties, and record-keeping tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Divisional Head
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