Behavior Support Specialist

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; 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 an in-school behavioral support specialist in the Chicago area.

You will collaborate with teachers and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs, implementing evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, developing behavior support plans, documenting incidents, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive needs.
• Ability to calmly apply de-escalation techniques and crisis management when required.
• Demonstrates resilience and flexibility to support safety and well-being of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with diverse student groups and school staff across environments.
• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (classrooms, transition areas, etc.).
• Assist in creating and implementing behavior support plans.
• Document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Apply PBIS strategies and school incentive programs to promote positive behavior.
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis management to maintain safety.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment and differentiate support as needed.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team on student needs.
• Participate in post-incident debriefings with staff.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and plans.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

De-escalation techniques

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

What you can expect from us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.


• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.


• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.


• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.


• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.


• Provide consistent monitoring and support throughout the school site (e.g., in classrooms, transition areas, etc.).


• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.


• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.


• Utilize positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school site incentive programs.


• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention 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.


• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.


• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.


• Facilitate communication with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.


• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.


• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.


• Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.

Posted Salary Range

USD $45,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.


• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.


• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.


• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.


• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.


• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.