Behavior Aide — Empower Student Success

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs under IEP guidance.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in in-district classrooms or standalone schools, providing customized behavior support, data collection, and progress documentation. Responsibilities include monitoring students throughout the school site, implementing behavior support plans, and collaborating with staff to ensure safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations.
• Flexible and willing to jump in and support safety and well-being of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas).
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention 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.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs under IEP guidance.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in in-district classrooms or standalone schools, providing customized behavior support, data collection, and progress documentation. Responsibilities include monitoring students throughout the school site, implementing behavior support plans, and collaborating with staff to ensure safety