Behavior Aide

Overview

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K-12 students needing additional supports. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools, serving over 7,000 students across 600 districts.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with an assigned student to meet their IEP goals, providing accommodations and modifications.
• Develop and modify behavior support plans.
• Implement behavior support plans, recording and tracking data on behaviors, progress, and incidents.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Employ de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to ensure student and staff safety.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment encouraging appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including transportation to/from school.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to implement behavior support plans consistently.
• Provide personal care support as needed based on the student's needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.