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Amergis Educational Staffing is hiring Experienced Behavior Technicians for the current School Year!

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 2025-2026 School Year

About the Role:

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking Behavior Technicians to provide direct behavioral support to students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in educational settings. This role focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions, monitoring progress through data collection, and fostering positive behavioral change to enhance academic and social success.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs): Apply individualized strategies to address challenging behaviors and teach replacement skills.

+ Apply ABA Principles: Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, including reinforcement, prompting, and shaping, to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction.

+ Collect and Analyze Data: Record behavioral data consistently to monitor progress and inform treatment decisions.

+ Facilitate Generalization: Support students during transitions and in multiple environments to promote skill carryover.

+ Promote Positive Behavior: Reinforce pro-social behaviors and teach coping strategies to improve emotional regulation.

+ Collaborate with Team: Work closely with teachers, school staff, and specialists to ensure consistency and fidelity of interventions.

+ Ensure Safety and Crisis Management: Implement de-escalation strategies and maintain a safe environment during behavioral crises.

Job Duties:

+ Support teacher-led instruction while embedding behavioral strategies.

+ Review and implement individualized BIPs with fidelity.

+ Apply ABA-based teaching methods to increase engagement and independence.

+ Maintain safety protocols during high-risk behaviors.

+ Assist students in classroom and non-classroom settings, including transitions and alternative environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Strong behavioral support experience

+ Experience collecting behavioral data

+ At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.

+ Minimum 1 year of experience working with children with special needs.

+ Strong interest in supporting students with behavioral challenges.

+ Reliable transportation required.

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

+ Competitive salary based on experience and weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

+ Supportive school environment

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.

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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.