Behavior Support Specialist — Empower Student Growth

SESI Schools; Alhambra (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with diverse students in in-district settings and standalone schools across our network.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized behavioral and academic support, monitor progress, and use data-driven methods within our PBIS framework to ensure student safety and success. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, de-escalation and crisis management, and collaboration with staff to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license to perform student transportation using school van.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning of teacher-introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• 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.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with diverse students in in-district settings and standalone schools across our network.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized behavioral and academic support, monitor progress, and use data-driven methods within our PBIS framework to ensure student safety and success. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, de-escalation and crisis management, and collaboration with staff to meet