Behavior Aide — Special Education Para Pro

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs in inclusive classrooms.

You will work one-on-one per IEP goals, implement behavior plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and positive social skills. This role emphasizes de-escalation, crisis intervention, and data recording to track progress.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing behavior interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Strong de-escalation skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to safely perform essential duties including physical restraint if required.

Responsibilities

• 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

De-escalation skills

Crisis management

Behavior support planning

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, seeks a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs in inclusive classrooms.

You will work one-on-one per IEP goals, implement behavior plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and positive social skills. This role emphasizes de-escalation, crisis intervention, and data recording to track progress.