One-on-One Behavior Aide | Impactful Paraprofessional Role

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Maryland; 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 and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs in K-12 settings. You will work one-on-one with assigned students, implement behavior support plans, and collect data to track progress within their IEP.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective interventions, de-escalation when needed, and safe, supportive environments across classrooms and schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.

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 behaviour support plans.
• Provide personal care support dependent on the student’s needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a paraprofessional/behavior aide to support students with intensive behavioral needs in K-12 settings. You will work one-on-one with assigned students, implement behavior support plans, and collect data to track progress within their IEP.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective interventions, de-escalation when needed, and safe, supportive environments across classrooms and schools.