Behavior Aide: $500 Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

SESI is seeking dedicated staff to join our in-district classrooms and standalone schools, delivering individualized services to K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will collaborate with teachers to monitor progress, reinforce skills, and implement data-driven supports within SESI’s PBIS framework. Growth and learning for both students and staff are valued here.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning of teacher-introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks and using data to determine materials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, and guiding independent study or enrichment activities.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies; implement de-escalation techniques and safety measures when needed.
• Support daily plans and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and coordinate with staff to ensure safety and monitoring.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Classroom supervision

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

SESI is seeking dedicated staff to join our in-district classrooms and standalone schools, delivering individualized services to K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will collaborate with teachers to monitor progress, reinforce skills, and implement data-driven supports within SESI’s PBIS framework. Growth and learning for both students and staff are valued here.