Dyslexia Interventionist�

Basis Ed • Scottsdale, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Leander is seeking qualified candidates for a Dyslexia Interventionist to join our bright, passionate team! BASIS Ed is seeking a Dyslexia Interventionist 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level