Behavioral Support Specialist for K-12

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & credentialing

Mental health support

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a behavior aide to support K-12 students in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with diverse learners, provide small-group instruction, and assist with assessments while applying SESI’s PBIS CASE framework. The role involves collaboration with teachers, data-driven progress tracking, and implementing safety and de-escalation techniques as needed.

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.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction and implement SESI’s 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 and using data to determine materials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans and monitor student growth toward goals.
• Supervise students and ensure safe movement to and from locations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Behavior support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree desired

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a behavior aide to support K-12 students in in-district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will work with diverse learners, provide small-group instruction, and assist with assessments while applying SESI’s PBIS CASE framework. The role involves collaboration with teachers, data-driven progress tracking, and implementing safety and de-escalation techniques as needed.