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Behavioral Technician (School-Based)

Pay Rate: $22–$25 per hour

Locations: Hawthorne, Compton, Torrance, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Approximately 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time & Substitute Opportunities

Amergis Staffing Agency is seeking dedicated, student-centered Behavioral Technicians to support K–12 students in partnering school districts across Hawthorne, Compton, and Torrance. If you’re passionate about helping students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact in the classroom every day.

Position Overview

As a Behavioral Technician, you will work under the guidance of school staff and behavioral teams to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, and learning needs. You’ll assist with implementing behavior intervention plans, reinforcing positive behaviors, supporting de-escalation strategies, and helping students remain engaged in learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group behavioral support to students

• Implement behavioral strategies and intervention plans as directed

• Support teachers and school staff in maintaining a positive learning environment

• Collect and document behavioral data as required

• Assist students with social-emotional skill building

• Follow all school district and Amergis procedures and expectations

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth (school or ABA setting preferred)

• Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations

• High school diploma required; some college or behavioral coursework preferred

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Must be reliable, professional, and eager to support students

Why Work With Amergis?

• Competitive weekly pay: $22–$25/hour

• Monday–Friday schedule — no evenings or weekends

• Full-time and substitute/fill-in roles available

• Supportive staffing team with consistent school-year placement opportunities

• Meaningful work that directly impacts student success

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.