1:1 Aide $500 sign on bonus

Specialized Education Services•New York, NY

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. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The 1:1 Aide supports an assigned student according to their individualized education plan (IEP), provides customized behavior support, and teaches valuable life skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves implementing and tracking behavior support plans, helping create an inclusive environment, supervising students, and providing personal care as needed. The position may require de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint to maintain student and staff safety.

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.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
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 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 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, inclusive environment that supports appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while traveling to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to implement behavior support plans consistently.
Provide personal care support based on the student’s needs.
Communicate effectively with parents.