Behavior Support Technician

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to collaborate with teachers and school leaders in delivering targeted behavioral interventions for students with intensive needs.

You will implement evidence-based CASE PBIS practices, monitor progress, and coordinate with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, supportive learning environments. The role emphasizes de-escalation, documentation, and responsive planning in diverse educational settings, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
• Provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages development of social and behavioral skills.
• Participate in debriefing with staff after challenging behavior or crisis situations.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Realize the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

• 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, etc.).
• 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 the safety of students and staff.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
• Participate in the debriefing process with staff after challenging behavior/crisis situations.
• Facilitate communication with parents.

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 the safety and well-being of staff and students.

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $19.00/Hr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.