One-on-One Behavior Aide: Empower Students to Thrive

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility & family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive needs under IEP goals in K-12 settings in Maryland.

You will work one-on-one with assigned students, implement behavior support plans, collect data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive social, emotional, and academic development. Responsibilities include de-escalation, carrying out plan modifications, communicating with parents, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a setting with diverse students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Work one on one with an assigned student to meet goals set forth in their IEP, providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• Assist in the development and modification of behavior support plans.
• Implement behavior support plans; record and track data on behaviors, progress toward goals, and incidents.
• 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.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages the development of appropriate social and behavioral skills.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
• Provide personal care support dependent on the student’s needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive needs under IEP goals in K-12 settings in Maryland.

You will work one-on-one with assigned students, implement behavior support plans, collect data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive social, emotional, and academic development. Responsibilities include de-escalation, carrying out plan modifications, communicating with parents, and ensuring