Employment

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• Chesapeake Campus After School Care Teachers and Assistants

  Job Title:   Before and After School Care (BASC) Teacher and Assistant

  
  Reports To:  Before and After School Care (BASC) Administrator

  
  Description of Role:  Severn School is seeking qualified and experienced teachers and assistants for its after-school program at the Lower School (preschool through grade 5).

  
  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  Severn School's BASC (Before and After School Care) Program runs from 3:00-6:00pm, Monday through Friday.  BASC Teachers and Assistants supervise students during after-school activities including indoor and outdoor play, snack, homework, and transitions to and from after-school clubs. Candidates need to be able to work 3, 4, or 5 days a week.

  
  Qualifications:  Candidates must have experience in a school setting and preferred candidates will hold 90-hour certification in school age child care (or equivalent approved college coursework).  

  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send a resume and three professional references to the Director of Instructional Programs Sherri Hoyt at s.hoyt@severnschool.com.  

• Learning Specialist

  Job Title: LEARNING SPECIALIST 
  Supervisor: Director of the Learning Resource Center 

  Start Date: August 14, 2025 
  
  

  General Summary: 

  Severn School seeks a learning specialist to support middle school and high school students. 

    

  Reporting to the director of the Learning Resource Center (LRC), the learning specialist will work collaboratively with students, families, and faculty to develop and incorporate appropriate strategies and accommodations that will facilitate student academic success. The learning specialist will partner with faculty and administrators to better understand and meet the needs of students across grade levels. As a member of the LRC team, this individual will help assess learning needs and provide individual and small group academic support to diverse learners in grades 6-12, in literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning. In addition, the learning specialist will partner with teachers to provide support with differentiation and offer consultation on accommodating a range of learners in the classroom. 

    

  This is a full-time, 10-month position.   

   

  Essential Functions: 

  • Design and implement individualized learning profiles, plans, and programs that actively engage students in meeting their learning goals, including the integration of assistive technology 

  • Maintain clear and consistent communication and documentation protocols related to learning support 

  • Regularly assess and monitor student achievement and progress, and share insights with students, families, and colleagues to foster a collaborative approach to growth 

  • Manage the school’s electronic learning profile system and ensure learning support plans are current for each student requiring additional support 

  • Facilitate faculty trainings focused on supporting neurodiversity and effective instructional strategies 

  • Provide direct support to students through one-on-one meetings and small group sessions 

  • Engage in parent education initiatives related to learning needs, attention differences, dyslexia, and other language-based challenges 

  • Work closely with teachers to assess, implement, and refine student accommodations and support strategies 

   

  Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in education, special education, or equivalent training 

  • Three to five years of teaching experience 

  • Experience as a school-based learning specialist 

  • Deep understanding of how attention, memory, language, social skills, and executive functioning challenges impact student learning and academic success 

  • Enthusiasm for working with middle and upper school students 

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues 

  • Strong team orientation, with a proven record of working effectively and cooperatively within diverse groups 

  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills 

  • Proficiency with technology relevant to educational settings 

   

  How to Apply: 

  Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three current references to Dr. Sidra D. Smith, Director of Studies, at s.smith@severnschool.com 

• Maintenance Associate - Teel Campus

  Job Title:   Maintenance Associate – Teel Campus

  Reports to: Director of Facilities

  Description of Role: Candidate’s main responsibility, as a maintenance associate for the Severn School, is to help maintain a safe, functional, and clean campus for Severn’s Students, employees and visitors. Severn’s 22-acre campus includes three academic buildings, an Alumni Affairs/Development Building, a sports complex, four athletic fields, parking lots and eight residential houses.

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing of buildings.
  • Conduct daily campus inspections.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the building’s interior and exterior.
  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, etc.
  • Performing minor repairs
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and administration.
  • Communicate effectively with school staff and administration regarding maintenance needs.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Contribute to creating a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment.
  • Uphold the operational efficiency and aesthetic appeal of school facilities
  • Deliver packages

  Other Duties: Set-up and facilitate events such as: Assemblies, Homecoming Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Open House, Productions and Graduation. Set-up classrooms and offices.  Other duties as assigned.

  Seasonal Duties: Clean gutters and downspouts; Blow and rake leaves; Maintaining flower beds, bushes and trees; Remove snow and salt walkways; Trim bushes and trim trees as needed; Fill holes on playing fields.

  Qualifications:

  • Candidate must pass background check.
  • Must have knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to perform minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs.
  • Ability to communicate with supervisors and other employees about maintenance issues.
  • Ability to notice and address dirt, stains, and other issues
  • Must be able to perform the following tasks: Climb ladders, can lift 50lbs, work with hand tools, drive a pickup, drive an activity bus, operate utility vehicles.

  How to Apply:   Employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that include health/dental/vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, paid personal and paid sick leave.  Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Chris Sapienza, Director of Business and Finance at c.sapienza@severnschool.com.

   

• Maintenance Technician – Teel Campus

  Job Title:   Maintenance Technician – Teel Campus

  Reports to: Director of Facilities

  Description of Role: Candidate’s main responsibility, as a maintenance technician for the Severn School, is to help maintain a safe, functional, and clean campus for Severn’s Students, employees and visitors. Severn’s 22-acre campus includes three academic buildings, an Alumni Affairs/Development Building, a sports complex, four athletic fields, parking lots and eight residential houses.  

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing of buildings.
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs.
  • Address plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure functional facilities.
  • Repair and maintain equipment, fixtures, and systems.
  • Ensure heating, cooling, and ventilation systems work effectively.
  • Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general upkeep tasks.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and administration.
  • Communicate effectively with school staff and administration regarding maintenance needs.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Contribute to creating a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment.
  • Uphold the operational efficiency and aesthetic appeal of school facilities.
  • Maintain grounds to include picking up trash, emptying trash receptacles,            sweeping sidewalks, and cleaning entryway glasses.
  •  Deliver packages.
  •  Clean and fill buses with gas and other fluids.
  •  Clean up spills as they occur.

  Other Duties: Set-up and facilitate events such as: Assemblies, Homecoming Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Open House, Productions and Graduation. Set-up classrooms and offices.  Other duties as assigned.

  Seasonal Duties: Clean gutters and downspouts; Blow and rake leaves; Maintaining flower beds, bushes and trees; Remove snow and salt walkways; Trim bushes and trim trees as needed; Fill holes on playing fields.

  Qualifications:

  • Candidate must pass background check.
  • Must have experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. BAS experience is a plus but not required.
  • Must be able to perform the following tasks: Climb ladders, can lift 50lbs, Work with powered tools and hand tools, drive a pickup, drive an activity bus, Operate utility vehicles.

   

  How to Apply:   Employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that include health/dental/vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, paid personal and paid sick leave.  Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Chris Sapienza, Director of Business and Finance at c.sapienza@severnschool.com.

• Upper School Spanish Teacher

  Job Title: Upper School Spanish Teacher
  
  Supervisor: Upper School Head
  
  Start Date: August 2025
  
  General Summary: Severn School is searching for a full time Upper School Spanish teacher to begin in August of 2025. 
  
  Essential Functions: Instruction at Severn starts with relationships and emphasizes the importance of understanding, connections, and teamwork in order to create a learning environment that promotes both achievement and inclusivity. The Severn faculty is a community of learners committed to ongoing professional development, reflection, collaboration, and collegiality, and a premium is placed on the development and employment of intentional teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Severn believes that all aspects of a student’s experience, including but not limited to leadership training, service, clubs, the advisory program, athletics, and the arts, are necessary components of a Severn education. Faculty participation in these pursuits beyond the classroom reflects the collective commitment to living the school’s deep-rooted mission, which promises that students are known and valued.
  
  Qualifications: The ideal candidate can teach multiple levels of Upper School Spanish, will have a strong educational background with a degree in a related field, and will possess a steadfast commitment to the life of the school beyond the classroom. Athletic coaching experience and previous secondary school teaching experience are preferred but not required. Severn’s faculty is a foundational component of our commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, and so candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  
  How to Apply: Interested candidate should send a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to Steve Soden, Upper School Head, at s.soden@severnschool.com.

• Lower School Substitute Teachers

  Severn Lower school is accepting resumes for substitute teachers for the 2025-26 school year for all grades (Preschool – grade 5) and special subject areas. Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and professional references to s.hoyt@severnschool.com.
  
  Severn School seeks to attract, retain, and support faculty and staff who embrace the mission of our school. Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to contribute to the world around them. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities, where a culture of belonging is fostered, and where each student is known and valued.
  
  Qualifications:
  Enjoys working with children and facilitating their curiosity and learning
  Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
  Good time management and organizational skills
  Engaging and positive personality
  Relates respectfully with people of all backgrounds and ages
  Works well as part of a small and cohesive team
  
  Severn School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation,  or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of its employment and personnel policies, educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs, as and to the full extent required by applicable law.