Behavior Support Specialist — Empower Student Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual to work with small groups of students, delivering individualized services and monitoring progress.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher to provide behavior and academic support, assess progress, and communicate with parents. Responsibilities include leading small groups, using the SESI rotational model, documenting student growth, and ensuring safety.

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.

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.

Skills

Special needs experience

Collaboration with teachers

Student progress

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual to work with small groups of students, delivering individualized services and monitoring progress.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher to provide behavior and academic support, assess progress, and communicate with parents. Responsibilities include leading small groups, using the SESI rotational model, documenting student growth, and ensuring safety.