91,000+ live roles10,000+ active employers✦ 80+ posted in 24hCalifornia market · 9,012 jobsTexas market · 8,238 jobsNew York market · 7,215 jobsFlorida market · 4,519 jobsCalifornia jobs · 9,012Texas jobs · 8,238New York jobs · 7,215Florida jobs · 4,519Early Childhood Education · 11,827 jobsChild Development · 10,556 jobsProfessional Development · 9,956 jobsClassroom Management · 9,934 jobsSpecial Education · 8,669 jobsCurriculum · 8,565 jobs91,000+ live roles10,000+ active employers✦ 80+ posted in 24hCalifornia market · 9,012 jobsTexas market · 8,238 jobsNew York market · 7,215 jobsFlorida market · 4,519 jobsCalifornia jobs · 9,012Texas jobs · 8,238New York jobs · 7,215Florida jobs · 4,519Early Childhood Education · 11,827 jobsChild Development · 10,556 jobsProfessional Development · 9,956 jobsClassroom Management · 9,934 jobsSpecial Education · 8,669 jobsCurriculum · 8,565 jobs
k12.careers

k12.careers is a 100% free resume builder for educators and school staff, with K-12 jobs and direct application links built in.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Chicago

Illinois

901 live openings

Los Angeles

California

879 live openings

Houston

Texas

811 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

717 live openings

San Antonio

Texas

635 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

568 live openings

Boston

Massachusetts

546 live openings

Nashville

Tennessee

527 live openings

Legal

AboutEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

k12.careers helps educators discover verified school and district opportunities. Confirm compensation, credentials, and deadlines on the official hiring site before applying.

© 2026 k12.careers. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from official district and public employer hiring pages.
k12.careersk12.careers
CandidatesEmployersExploreBlogAbout
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Behavior Aide
Job detail

Behavior Aide

Specialized Education Services

Employer page
#De-escalation#Crisis Management#K-12 Education#Special Education#Paraprofessional#Special Needs#Individualized Services#Behavioral Intervention#Social-Emotional Learning
Sign inSearch Jobs
#PBIS
#CASE Framework
#Academic Rotational Model
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 days agoCloses Jun 16

Location

Lanham, Maryland

Quick overview

Collaborate with teachers to provide individualized academic and behavioral support to K-12 students in small group settings. Monitor student progress, implement de-escalation techniques, and document growth toward social and emotional goals.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree and experience with special needs students are highly preferred. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and responding swiftly to student needs.

high schoolbachelor degreeData TrackingClassroom ManagementCrisis ManagementBehavior SupportDe-escalation TechniquesSmall Group InstructionStudent MonitoringAcademic SupportPhysical RestraintSpecial Education Support

Job description

Company Overview

  • Shine on as a behavior aide.
  • 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.
  • What you can expect from us.
  • Diverse 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.
  • An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
  • Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

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.

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.

Posted

Salary Range

Starting from USD $18.50/Hr. Physical Requirements

  • 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.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Mental Health Support
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Fertility And Family Building
  • Credentialing Support

Apply now

Take the next step and apply directly with the hiring team.

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more Specialized Education Services roles in Lanham, Maryland get posted.

Specialized Education Services

Specialized Education Services logo

Hiring organization

Specialized Education Services

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and...

Explore employer profile
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded1976

More openings at Specialized Education Services

School Social Worker

1 day ago

Virtual Speech Pathologist

2 days ago

Speech Pathologist Part-time

2 days ago

Speech Lang Path Asst

2 days ago

Special Education Teacher 26'-27' School Year

2 days ago

Occupational Therapist $5,000 Sign On Bonus

2 days ago

More district openings

P.E. Teacher

2 days ago

Cert Special Education Teacher

2 days ago

1:1 Aide

2 days ago

ADJ Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor

2 days ago

Registered ABA Therapist (Sign-On Bonus)

5 days ago•$25 - $30 / HOUR

Registered Behavior Technician (Sign-On Bonus)

5 days ago•$25 - $30 / HOUR

Similar live jobs

Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

1 day ago•$16 - $16 / HOUR

FT Care Team- Student Support, iLEAD Exploration, hybrid/remote

1 day ago•$19 - $30 / HOUR

Care Team- Student Support, FT iLEAD Flex Exploration, Lancaster

1 day ago•$19 - $30 / HOUR

School Clinic Assistant

1 day ago

Summer Coach

1 day ago•$13 - $13 / HOUR

Occupational Therapist - Sign On Bonus

1 day ago