Behavior Aide: Sign-On Bonus for Small-Group Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Moline (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers in delivering individualized services for K-12 students with special needs. You will work in small groups, reinforce learning, and monitor student progress while utilizing SESI’s PBIS-based CASE framework.

The role involves collaboration with teachers, assistants, and service providers to address student needs and ensure safety and well-being in a dynamic school environment.

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, ethnic, racial, 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, guiding independent study, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Support, document, and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including travel to and from appropriate school locations.
• Collaborate with other teachers and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers in delivering individualized services for K-12 students with special needs. You will work in small groups, reinforce learning, and monitor student progress while utilizing SESI’s PBIS-based CASE framework.

The role involves collaboration with teachers, assistants, and service providers to address student needs and ensure safety and well-being in a dynamic school environment.