Behavior Aide - Empower Students & Life Skills

FullBloom; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Mental health support

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work one-on-one with assigned students under IEP goals, implement behavior support plans, record data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A high school diploma and age requirement of 19+ are required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

One-on-one support

Data tracking

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SESI, a division of FullBloom, seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work one-on-one with assigned students under IEP goals, implement behavior support plans, record data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A high school diploma and age requirement of 19+ are required.