1:1 Aide

Specialized Education Services • Lanham, MD

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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. Working one-on-one with an assigned student, the 1:1 Aide supports goals in the student’s individualized education plan (IEP), provides accommodations and modifications, and delivers customized behavior support and life-skills instruction. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides holistic academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support in diverse educational settings.

The position involves implementing and tracking behavior support plans, supervising students throughout the school day, communicating with parents, and providing personal care as needed. De-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint may be needed to maintain safety. The posted salary range is USD $16.00–$23.00 per hour.

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.
• 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 notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• 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 and provide 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 and monitor students, including while moving to and from school locations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
• Provide personal care support based on the student’s needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Benefits

• Career pathways and mobility across the national network.
• Ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credentialing support.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED