Student Support Specialist 26/27
About The Position
BASIS Phoenix is seeking a Student Support Specialist to join their team for the 2026/2027 school year. This role is pivotal in leading efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, achievement-oriented school culture. The Student Support Specialist will manage the behavior programs for the school and serve as a model for establishing strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. This position requires a visible presence throughout all areas of the school and holds responsibility for all issues related to the well-being of students during their time at the school. BASIS Charter Schools emphasize subject expertise and passion in the classroom, with teachers operating within one of the nation's most collaborative and professional learning communities. All schools utilize the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum, while teachers are granted autonomy and academic freedom to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They guide students to reach their greatest potential, preparing them for higher education, rewarding careers, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers focus on teaching engaged students and collaborating with fellow educators to cultivate an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.
Requirements
- Bachelors required
- 3-5 years experience in a school setting
- Strong belief in and adherence to the BASIS Ed model
- Relationship building skills
- Ability to effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making
- Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills
- Ability to work independently with diverse constituents while maintain high professional standards
- Exemplary organizational skills; ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
- Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor
- All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance
Nice To Haves
- Masters preferred
- Charter or independent school setting experience preferred
- Behavior management or relevant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supports teachers to resolve differences in communication with parents and students
- Organizes students arrival and dismissal
- Organizes and reviews results of assessment of numeracy and reading comprehension and problem solving skills for any new student, state required assessments, Comprehensive or Curriculum Gains BASIS program
- Reviews Progress Reports, Mid-semester reports
- Organizes and executes student academic and behavior support
- Maintains student discipline and follows through with documentation
- Communicates and meets with parents regarding student performance and/or conduct
- Participates in the development of academic and student schedules
- Participates in the planning and execution of standardized assessments
- Supports teachers in building positive relationships with parents
- Participates in all faculty and staff meetings
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
