Behavior 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 to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The Behavior Aide supports an assigned student according to their individualized education plan (IEP), providing customized behavior support and teaching life skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves working one-on-one with a student, implementing and tracking behavior support plans, and fostering an inclusive environment that helps students develop social and behavioral skills. The Behavior Aide may also provide personal care, supervise students throughout the school setting, communicate with parents, and use de-escalation, crisis management, or physical restraint when necessary to maintain safety.

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 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 with 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 encourages appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while traveling to and from school locations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure behavior support plans are implemented consistently.
Provide personal care support based on student needs.
Communicate effectively with parents.