Behavior Aide $500 Sign on Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Town of Darien, NY

10d

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 special and alternative education needs. The Behavior Aide works one-on-one with an assigned student, supporting goals in the student’s individualized education plan (IEP) through customized behavior support, accommodations, modifications, and life-skills instruction. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support. The position may involve de-escalation, crisis management, physical restraint when necessary, student supervision, and personal care support. SESI offers career pathways and professional development, paid training, tuition reimbursement and credentialing support, evidence-based instructional models, smaller class sizes, and a benefits package that includes healthcare, a 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance, mental health support, and fertility and family-building benefits. A $500 sign-on bonus is indicated in the job title.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must be at least 19 years old to work as a paraprofessional where required by the state.
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, including 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 during 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 behavioral data, 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 and inclusive environment that supports appropriate social and behavioral skill development.
Supervise and continuously monitor students, including while they travel to and from school locations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
Provide personal care support according to the student’s needs.
Communicate effectively with parents.