Behavior Support Aide — Empower Students Daily

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. offers a paraprofessional/behavior aide position to support students with IEPs in in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver customized behavior support and life-skills instruction. You will collaborate with parents and staff, implement behavior plans, collect data, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive 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 safety.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages 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

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. offers a paraprofessional/behavior aide position to support students with IEPs in in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver customized behavior support and life-skills instruction. You will collaborate with parents and staff, implement behavior plans, collect data, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.