Special Education Intervention Specialist - Dyslexia

BASIS Shavano Campus is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Intervention Specialist to join our bright, passionate team!

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BASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards.

BASIS.ed is seeking a Special Education Intervention Specialist whose primary responsibility will be to assist with the school’s special education program, with a specialized focus on providing dyslexia instruction and interventions. BASIS.ed Schools are consistently ranked among the top 10 academic programs nationally and are competitive internationally. Our mission is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students. It is imperative that our Special Education Specialists share our vision of improving the state of education in our country.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations for students with disabilities (IDEA, Section 504, ADA), with a focus on dyslexia services
• Implement dyslexia-specific interventions and evidence-based reading instruction tailored to student needs
• Conduct and interpret dyslexia screenings and assessments to identify at-risk students and guide instructional planning
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities
• Facilitate the development and implementation of academic and behavioral intervention programs for individual students
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies for students with dyslexia
• Provide direct special education services as needed and assist with itinerant service provider coordination
• Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes
• Monitor progress through regular progress monitoring and data collection to ensure student growth and plan adjustments as needed
• Deliver training and professional development for school staff on dyslexia awareness, interventions, and compliance best practices

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid fingerprint clearance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support staff, students, and families
• Ability to interpret and utilize assessment data to inform instruction and intervention decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in a dyslexia intervention program (e.g., Certified Dyslexia Specialist or similar)
• Experience supporting special education or dyslexia services in a school setting
• Familiarity with progress monitoring tools and data-driven decision making
• Experience with dyslexia identification, intervention, and instruction (e.g., Reading by Design, Wilson Reading System, or similar programs)
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to Special Education, Section 504, and dyslexia services
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Reading Education, or a related field

About BASIS Ed

The BASIS academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
  • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Ability to add dependents
  • 401k with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.

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