Behavior Aide — Empower Student Growth with IEP/PBIS Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support K-12 students with IEPs in district classrooms and standalone schools. You will implement customized behavior support, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help students develop essential life skills in a data-driven environment.

The role offers paid training, credentialing support, and a robust benefits package as part of SESI’s professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.
• Per state requirement, you must be 19 or older to be a paraprofessional.

Responsibilities

• Work one on one with an assigned student to meet goals in their IEP and provide accommodations as needed.
• Assist in developing and modifying behavior support plans and implement them; track data on behaviors and progress.
• Utilize behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques; participate in crisis management when necessary.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment and supervise students during transit to and from locations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent implementation of plans.
• Provide personal care support as needed and communicate effectively with parents.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support K-12 students with IEPs in district classrooms and standalone schools. You will implement customized behavior support, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help students develop essential life skills in a data-driven environment.

The role offers paid training, credentialing support, and a robust benefits package as part of SESI’s professional development and growth opportunities.