Behavior Support Aide — 1:1 Student Success Partner

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; 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) is seeking 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 to meet IEP goals, implement behavior support plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent delivery of interventions. The role emphasizes data-driven approaches within SESI’s PBIS CASE framework and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.

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

Behavioral interventions

Data tracking

One-on-one support

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking 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 to meet IEP goals, implement behavior support plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent delivery of interventions. The role emphasizes data-driven approaches within SESI’s PBIS CASE framework and a robust benefits package.