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.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support
- Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE
- An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more
- Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings
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
Pay
Posted Salary Range USD $50,000.00 – USD $60,000.00 /Yr.
Physical 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 emotional 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