1:1 Aide ($500 sign-on bonus)

Specialized Education Services•Marion, OH

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students with special and alternative education needs. As a 1:1 Aide, you will support an assigned student in meeting the goals of their individualized education plan (IEP), provide customized behavior support, and teach life skills. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic guidance and support. The position involves working with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. You will implement and track behavior support plans, supervise the student throughout the school setting, provide personal care as needed, and communicate with parents. The role may require de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint to maintain safety. The posted starting pay is $14.00 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is included in the job title.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in 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 eight hours daily.
Capacity to remain calm and composed in physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Work in a setting with students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Work one-on-one with an assigned student to meet IEP goals and provide accommodations and modifications as needed.
Assist in developing and modifying behavior support plans.
Implement behavior support plans and record and track behavioral data, progress toward goals, and incidents.
Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages appropriate social and behavioral skill development.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
Provide personal care support according to the student’s needs.
Communicate effectively with parents.