Behavior Aide: Small-Group Education & PBIS Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with special needs in K-12 settings, in collaboration with teachers and related staff.

You will assist with small-group instruction, monitor behavior, implement PBIS-based strategies, and help with daily plans, assessments, and progress tracking.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for growth, training, and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting is 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, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• 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.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.

Skills

Student support

Behavior monitoring

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with special needs in K-12 settings, in collaboration with teachers and related staff.

You will assist with small-group instruction, monitor behavior, implement PBIS-based strategies, and help with daily plans, assessments, and progress tracking.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for growth, training, and a supportive benefits package.