1:1 Special Education Aide — Behavior Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family planning support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking staff to support K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You will work one-on-one with students per their IEP, applying accommodations and modifying plans as needed to promote growth and safety.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic guidance, with data-tracking, crisis management, and collaboration with parents to support student progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Non-verbal cue recognition

Student supervision

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking staff to support K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You will work one-on-one with students per their IEP, applying accommodations and modifying plans as needed to promote growth and safety.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic guidance, with data-tracking, crisis management, and collaboration with parents to support student progress and well-being.