Behavior Aide — Empower Students in Special Education

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

You will work one-on-one with students, implement behavior support plans, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom across diverse student backgrounds. Join a multidisciplinary team, align with IEP goals, communicate with families, and contribute to PBIS-based interventions within SESI’s educational settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 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 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 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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

You will work one-on-one with students, implement behavior support plans, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom across diverse student backgrounds. Join a multidisciplinary team, align with IEP goals, communicate with families, and contribute to PBIS-based interventions within SESI’s educational settings.