Support Specialist

BASIS Phoenix Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a Support Specialist to join our team!

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The Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting student academic growth and success by working closely with students, teachers, and families to address learning needs and build strong academic habits. This position focuses on academic monitoring, intervention support, and student skill development, helping students learn how to manage coursework, use student hours effectively, and improve study habits and organization.

The Support Specialist serves as a visible and trusted support for students, particularly in Grades 4 and 5, and collaborates with instructional staff to ensure timely academic interventions are implemented.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in a school setting (charter or independent school preferred)
• Experience supporting student academics, interventions, or learning support preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitors student academic performance, including grades, missing assignments, and assessment data
• Meets regularly with students to provide academic coaching and goal-setting support
• Teaches and reinforces study skills, organization strategies, and time-management skills
• Supports students in learning how to be successful during student hours and independent work time
• Tracks and follows up on missing or incomplete assignments in collaboration with teachers
• Supports and delivers targeted academic interventions for 4th and 5th grade students, particularly in reading and mathematics
• Organizes and reviews assessment data related to numeracy, reading comprehension, problem-solving skills, and other school-based or state-required assessments
• Participates in reviewing Progress Reports, Mid-Semester Reports, and academic data to identify students needing additional support
• Communicates with families regarding academic progress, concerns, and strategies for improvement
• Collaborates with teachers to align academic supports and reinforce classroom expectations
• Assists with planning and implementation of academic support schedules and intervention groups
• Participates in the planning and execution of standardized assessments as needed
• Maintains accurate documentation related to academic support and intervention plans
• Participates in all faculty and staff meetings

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Ed academic model
• Knowledge of effective academic intervention strategies, particularly for upper elementary students
• Ability to teach and model study skills, organization, and academic self-advocacy
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Ability to analyze academic data to identify trends and target student supports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teachers and support staff
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple students and priorities
• Attention to detail and consistency in follow-through
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive, student-centered mindset

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)

About BASIS Ed

BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom!

Our teachers are part of one of the nation's most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and Collegial school community.

NOTE: All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance.

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, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.