Behavior Aide
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Company Overview Shine on as a paraprofessional/behavior aide. 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. Overview What you can expect to do. 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. 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. What you can expect from us. Career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development. Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support. Competitive salary rate of $36,500 and up, based on experience and level of education 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. Qualifications What we expect of you. High school diploma. Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred. Shine on. Apply now. Bring all of you to what you do. Join our team. About SESI The BEST Academy in Wallingford is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom. SESI is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms. SESI is accredited by Cognia. FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Posted Salary Range Starting from USD $36,500.00/Yr.