Behavior Aide

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Marion, Ohio, seeks individuals to help enhance student potential by working with small groups under teacher guidance. Responsibilities include implementing individualized support plans, tracking educational progress, and fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and preferably have experience in educational settings focused on behavioral interventions. The role offers starting pay at $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students implementing behavioral interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and work with small groups of students.
• Assist with developing behavior support plans and monitor progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Behavior support strategies

Communication with parents

Crisis management techniques

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

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.

Qualifications

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

Salary

Starting from USD $15.00/Hr.

Physical Requirements

• 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 requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.