Behavioral Support Aide - Empower Special-Education Students

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides in-district and standalone schools for K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs across a broad national network.

You will join a multidisciplinary team that focuses on positive outcomes, safety, and individualized support. The role emphasizes de-escalation, documentation, collaboration with families and school staff, and flexible, resilient responsiveness to challenging situations.

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.
• Flexible and willing to jump in and support where needed to ensure safety and well-being of staff and students.

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, 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

Skills

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Behavioral interventions

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides in-district and standalone schools for K-12 students with intensive behavioral needs across a broad national network.

You will join a multidisciplinary team that focuses on positive outcomes, safety, and individualized support. The role emphasizes de-escalation, documentation, collaboration with families and school staff, and flexible, resilient responsiveness to challenging situations.