Behavior Support Specialist
About the role
Shine on as a behavior support specialist. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
- Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
- Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
- Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
- Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
- Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
- Facilitate communication with parents.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
- Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
- Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
- Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
Requirements
- Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee assistance program
- Mental health support
- Fertility and family building support
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Credentialing support
- Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models (including SESI’s PBIS framework called CASE)
- Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings
- Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across national network
- Ongoing professional and leadership development
Pay
USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 per hour