Behavior Support Technician
About The Position
In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. Fuel student success-and your own-as you support your assigned student as determined by their individualized education plan (IEP). Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and teach valuable life skills. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance and support.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in a setting with diverse students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Work one on one with an assigned student to meet goals set forth in their IEP, providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
- Assist in the development and modification of behavior support plans.
- Implement behavior support plans; record and track data on behaviors, progress toward goals, and incidents.
- Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
- Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
- Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
- Provide personal care support dependent on the student's needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
Benefits
- Career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
- Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI's own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
- An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
- Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
