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About the Role

Shine on as a paraprofessional/behavior aide supporting K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. You will play an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering holistic guidance and support, realizing the joy of possibility as you provide customized behavior support and teach valuable life skills.

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.
• Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
• Record, track, and provide documentation of behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• 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.
• 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

• Behavioral interventions
• Positive behavioral interventions and support strategies
• De-escalation techniques
• Crisis management
• Physical intervention
• Communication with parents
• Fine motor tasks
• Computer or tablet operation

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• High school diploma
• College experience
• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• Starting from USD $18.24/Hr.

Benefits

• Career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• 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.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.