Behavior Support Specialist — Empower Students & Schools

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated team member to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with teachers and leaders to implement behavior support plans, monitor progress, and help maintain a calm, safe learning environment across classrooms and transition areas. A high school diploma is required, with college experience or a bachelor’s degree highly preferred.

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 safety and well-being.

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).
• 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 safety.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages development of social/behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop differentiated support for more intensive needs.
• Participate in debriefings with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated team member to support students with intensive behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with teachers and leaders to implement behavior support plans, monitor progress, and help maintain a calm, safe learning environment across classrooms and transition areas. A high school diploma is required, with college experience or a bachelor’s degree highly preferred.