Special Education Behavior Aide - Impactful Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is hiring a behavior aide to support K-12 students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You will work under the teacher, implement SESI's PBIS framework called CASE, and help personalize behavior and academic support.

Starting pay is USD 18.50 per hour. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data-driven instruction, and managing student safety with de-escalation strategies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning by assigning tasks, using data to tailor materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading, and providing accommodations as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis management to ensure safety.
• Support, document, and track student growth toward goals.
• Supervise students and ensure safe movement to and from locations.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Education

High school diploma

College experience or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is hiring a behavior aide to support K-12 students with special needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You will work under the teacher, implement SESI's PBIS framework called CASE, and help personalize behavior and academic support.

Starting pay is USD 18.50 per hour. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data-driven instruction, and managing student safety with de-escalation strategies.