1:1 Aide

Specialized Education Services•Georgetown, DE

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. The 1:1 Aide works with an assigned student, following the student’s individualized education plan (IEP), to provide tailored behavior support, accommodations, modifications, and instruction in valuable life skills. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides holistic guidance and support in diverse educational settings. SESI describes its work environment as including smaller class sizes and evidence-based instructional models, including its CASE positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework. The employer offers paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, professional development, career pathways, and a benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Ability 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 with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Work one-on-one with an assigned student to meet IEP goals, providing accommodations and modifications as needed.
Assist in developing and modifying behavior support plans.
Implement behavior support plans and record and track behavior, progress toward goals, and incident data.
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, inclusive environment that supports appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from school locations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to implement behavior support plans consistently.
Provide personal care support according to the student’s needs.
Communicate effectively with parents.