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Behavioral Classroom Aide

Pay Range: $18–21/hr

Hours: Full time and part time

Pay: Weekly

If you’re energized by helping students overcome challenges and build meaningful skills, this role puts you right where the impact happens. As a Behavioral Classroom Aide, you’ll work closely with special education staff to support students who benefit from behavioral, instructional, and personal-care assistance. Your presence helps create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where every student can grow.

What You’ll Do

+ Support behavior-focused learning by helping implement teacher-designed activities, reinforcement systems, visual supports, small-group instruction, and structured routines.

+ Observe and communicate important behavioral or academic information to teachers and support staff.

+ Engage with students throughout the day, including recess, lunch, transitions, and community-based learning experiences.

+ Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student information and classroom activities.

+ Carry out behavior intervention strategies under the guidance of teachers, BCBAs, psychologists, and other specialists.

+ Assist with therapeutic programs designed by PT, OT, SLP, or behavioral professionals.

+ Support independence through self-care routines such as toileting, hygiene, dressing, and feeding when needed.

+ Help keep the classroom running smoothly by preparing materials, organizing supplies, creating stimuli, making copies, and assisting with basic clerical tasks.

What You’ll Bring

+ Commitment to professional standards and completion of required competency programs

+ Current CPR, TB screening, and health certificate if applicable

+ Ability to meet all federal, state, and local requirements

+ Successful completion of new-hire and site-specific training

+ Understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines

+ Strong communication skills and proficiency in English

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.