Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist – BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Campus

BASIS Charter Schools invites applications for a Reading Specialist with an immediate start. The specialist will support classroom instruction and extend a research‑based reading program for K‑5 students.

• Collaborate with teachers to analyze assessment results and plan engaging instruction that builds fluency and comprehension across content areas.
• Attend weekly planning sessions with classroom teachers to identify students who need differentiated instruction and suggest accommodations.
• Provide intervention support to improve student comprehension and fluency in K‑5 classrooms.
• Conduct ongoing student assessments using multiple assessment tools and analyze performance data.
• Model best teaching practices to help teachers differentiate instruction and implement classroom accommodations.
• Meet regularly with administration and other professionals to discuss student progress and share strategies.
• Attend parent‑teacher conferences as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (or 24+ credit hours) – advanced degree preferred.
• Valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory background check.
• State teaching credential or equivalent state‑authorized subject test clearance.
• Minimum two years of K‑5 classroom teaching experience.

• Post‑graduate work in literacy or a master’s in Education with a focus on reading.
• Strong communication skills for teaching concepts with precision and confidence.
• High GPA in major and excellent recommendations.
• Experience working with children, open to new ideas in teaching.

BASIS academics are ranked among the top 10 programs nationally, providing a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all students.

• Salary competitive and dependent on education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k with partial match, employee assistance program, and childcare savings opportunity (Kinder Care tuition discount).

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.

BASIS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, expression, or any other protected classification. For inquiries regarding BASIS non‑discrimination policies, contact Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC.

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