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Salary: $26 / Hour

Job Title: Behavior Support Specialist – ABA Tutor / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 2025–2026 School Year

Pay Rate:

+ ABA Tutor: $25–$27/hour (based on experience)

+ RBT: $27–$30/hour (based on experience)

Overview:

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a school in Hampden County to hire two ABA Tutors or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to work with students on a contractual basis. These roles will support students in an elementary school setting, either floating between classrooms or working 1:1 with specific students. Assignments may shift based on IEP grid changes, so flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide direct behavioral support to students with ASD, developmental disabilities, and other behavioral/emotional needs

+ Implement ABA strategies including discrete trial training and data collection

+ Support students exhibiting behaviors such as aggression, elopement, flopping, or self-injury

+ Collaborate with classroom teams and contribute to a positive learning environment

+ Assist with recess, lunch, bus duty, and classroom transitions

+ Support toileting and hygiene needs as required

Minimum Requirements:

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ At least 2 years of pediatric experience preferred

+ Current CPR certification (if applicable)

+ TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray (if applicable)

+ Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Skills:

+ Experience working with students impacted by trauma

+ Training in de-escalation techniques (please specify training received)

+ Familiarity with IEPs and participation in IEP-driven instruction

+ Strong skills in data collection and behavior tracking

+ ABA experience, including discrete trial implementation

+ RBT certification preferred but not required for ABA Tutor role

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you!

Annelise Mahoney (She/Her) / Educational & Healthcare Recruiter

[email protected]

781-657-1825

Amergis Educational Staffing

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.