Behavior Support Specialist: Small-Group Instruction

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is hiring a Behavior Aide to support K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will work with teachers in small groups, deliver individualized supports, monitor progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's CASE PBIS framework. Qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.
• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing SESI's academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students’ learning 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.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or college experience

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is hiring a Behavior Aide to support K-12 students with special and alternative education needs.

You will work with teachers in small groups, deliver individualized supports, monitor progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's CASE PBIS framework. Qualifications include a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with students with special needs.