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Salary: $800 / Week

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Classroom Aide

Position ID: School Aide (928729)

Pay Rate : $22/hour

Schedule : Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Contract : 13-week Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking compassionate and experienced Behavioral Classroom Aides to provide behavioral support services in school settings. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working with K–12 students, especially those on the autism spectrum or with intellectual and behavioral disabilities.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team at Alternative Paths Training School (APTS), supporting students in both the Alexandria and Stafford campuses . As a Behavioral Classroom Aide, you’ll help deescalate challenging situations, provide behavioral prompts, and adapt to the unique needs of each student daily.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide direct behavioral support to students in classroom environments

+ Assist with de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed

+ Implement behavioral strategies under the guidance of BCBA-led training

+ Support students with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities

+ Maintain a flexible and responsive approach to changing student needs

Minimum Requirements

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Associate’s degree in behavioral studies or related field (preferred)

+ Experience working with behavioral children in K–12 settings

+ Comfortable in high-needs environments with strong de-escalation skills

+ Current CPR certification

+ Current TB skin test or chest X-ray

+ Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

Important Details

+ In-person interviews required

+ Next orientation dates: September 19 & September 22

+ Orientation is non-billable unless both days are completed and the candidate returns for their first shift

+ Candidates will receive behavioral training from Amergis BCBA team

+ Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential to transition internally to the school district

+ APTS will cover SPED teacher licensure for qualified candidates with a bachelor’s degree

If this is somethingthat you or someone you may know are interested in learning more about, pleasefeel free to give me a call/textat 813- 402-3391 or shoot me an email at [email protected] !

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.