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About the Role

Shine on as a behavior support specialist. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs. Provide customized behavior support and utilize positive behavioral intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance.

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.).
Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and Skill Acquisition Programs.
Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents, and analyze progress toward goals to complete quarterly progress reports.
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.
Conduct assessments such as Functional Behavior Assessments, VB MAPP, and Essentials for Living.
Attend IEP Meetings.
Provide supervision and ongoing professional development to behavior technicians.

Requirements

Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
Flexibility and willingness to jump in and support where needed to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and students.
Report to work on time.
Sign in and out of the office daily.
Attend faculty meetings.
Uphold school vision and mission.
Participate as a member of the Graham Academy community.
Provide positive and constructive feedback to peers.
Do not speak negatively about colleagues, students, families or third parties.
Uphold student privacy and integrity.
Refrain from having conversations around students instead of engaging with students.
Upholding appropriate role modeling for students.
Show interest and care to all students.
Use Active listening skills.
Make student safety a priority - know student allergies.
Be consistent with students and peers in upholding school expectations for all students and community.
Meet all deadlines.
Be present with your efforts.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.

Skills

Positive Behavior Support Plans
Skill Acquisition Programs
Positive behavioral intervention and support strategies
De-escalation techniques
Crisis management
Physical intervention
Functional Behavior Assessments
VB MAPP
Essentials for Living
Active listening skills

Location

In-district classrooms
Standalone schools

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Master's degree in a related field
Behavior Specialist License
Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification

Education Level

Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

Diverse career pathways
Mobility up and across our national network
Ongoing professional and leadership development
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Credentialing support
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
401(k) with employer match
Employee assistance program
Mental health support
Fertility and family building

About the Company

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.
SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students.
Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students.
Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within.
Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.