Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)

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.

About the role

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic guidance.

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.).
• Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and Skill Acquisition Programs.
• Record, track, provide documentation of behavioral incidents, and analyze progress toward goals to complete quarterly progress reports.
• 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.
• Conduct assessments such as Functional Behavior Assessments, VB MAPP, and Essentials for Living.
• Attend IEP Meetings.
• Provide supervision and ongoing professional development to behavior technicians.
• Report to work on time and sign in and out of the office daily.
• Attend faculty meetings and uphold school vision and mission.
• Participate as a member of the Graham Academy community.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to peers; refrain from speaking negatively about colleagues, students, families, or third parties.
• Uphold student privacy and integrity.
• Engage with students instead of having conversations around them.
• Model appropriate behavior for students.
• Show interest and care to all students using active listening skills.
• Make student safety a priority, including knowing student allergies.
• Be consistent with students and peers in upholding school expectations.
• Meet all deadlines and be present with your efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Behavior Specialist License required.
• 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 support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification.

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 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

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.