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 meeting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. With over 600 school districts nationwide and serving more than 7,000 students, SESI offers career growth opportunities, professional development, and robust benefits.

Responsibilities

• Work in a setting with diverse students from various backgrounds.
• Support assigned students according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Develop and modify behavior support plans.
• Implement behavior support plans, record and track data, and monitor incidents.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Apply de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment encouraging appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including transportation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement behavior support plans.
• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience working in educational settings 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.
• Ability 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.