Behavior Aide: Small-Group Support & PBIS Coach

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Krum (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking a behavior aide to support K-12 students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will monitor and reinforce learning, track progress, and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services within SESI''s CASE PBIS framework. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, de-escalation, and safe, supportive interactions, with responsibilities across daily planning, family

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, 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.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Classroom management

Observational skills

De-escalation

Crisis management

Non-verbal cue reading

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is seeking a behavior aide to support K-12 students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will monitor and reinforce learning, track progress, and collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized services within SESI''s CASE PBIS framework. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, de-escalation, and safe, supportive interactions, with responsibilities across daily planning, family