Behavior Aide

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (Sesi) - Norwalk, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Norwalk, CT

About the position

As a Behavior Aide at Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special needs in educational settings. Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with teachers to provide individualized support, monitoring student behavior, and reinforcing learning through tailored instruction. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic, social, and emotional development while working in a diverse and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction as you implement the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher in providing customized behavior and academic support and conducting formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce students' learning of teacher-introduced materials and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• 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.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students' needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with students in a special education environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement