Behavior Support Specialist

Specialized Education Services • Sacramento, CA

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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. The Behavior Support Specialist works one-on-one with an assigned student, supporting the goals in the student’s individualized education plan (IEP) through customized behavior support and life-skills instruction. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides holistic guidance and support in diverse educational settings.

The specialist helps develop and modify behavior support plans, implements interventions, monitors and records student progress, and supports student safety and inclusion. The position may include personal care assistance based on student needs and communication with parents.

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.
• Skill in 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 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 support 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 encourages appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, 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 student 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