Behavior Aide

Specialized Education Services • Sealy, TX

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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. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

The Behavior Aide collaborates with teachers to provide individualized academic and behavioral support. The role includes leading small-group instruction, reinforcing learning, monitoring and documenting student progress, communicating with parents, and helping students work toward academic, social, and emotional goals. The position uses SESI’s evidence-based instructional and behavioral approaches and includes supervising students throughout the school day. De-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint may be required to maintain safety.

The role requires physical activity, including moving quickly, bending, kneeling, crouching, and assisting students with mobility challenges. It also involves fine motor assistance and computer or tablet use for up to eight hours daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 manage fine motor tasks, such as assisting with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
• Ability to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

• College experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small-group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavioral and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce teacher-introduced learning and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and providing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large-group activities, grading, independent study or enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications.
• Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.

Benefits

• Career pathways, mobility across the national network, and 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 support.
• 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