Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services provider seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to support students with intensive behavioral needs. The role involves collaborating with school staff, implementing behavior support plans, and fostering a positive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a profound impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building support

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral interventions in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support behavior support plans and document incidents and progress.
• Utilize positive behavioral strategies and support programs.
• Collaborate with team members for differentiated support.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

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Company Overview

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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.

Role Overview

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. Play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Support behavior support plans and document incidents and progress.
• Utilize positive behavioral strategies and support programs.
• Implement de-escalation, crisis management, and physical intervention if necessary.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment encouraging social and behavioral development.
• Collaborate with team members for differentiated support.
• Participate in debriefings and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college or bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience with behavioral interventions in educational settings.
• Emotional resilience and flexibility.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $65,000/year.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to respond physically to student needs, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for extended periods.
• Capacity to remain calm during demanding situations.