Behavioral Support Specialist (2025–2026 School Year)
Pay: $22–$23/hour
Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week | Weekly Pay
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview:
We are seeking dedicated Behavioral Support Specialists to work 1:1 with EC/SPED students exhibiting extreme or severe behavioral challenges. This role is critical in supporting students’ academic and emotional development in a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct 1:1 support to students with significant behavioral needs
- Monitor and manage behaviors to reduce/prevent outbursts and ensure safety
- Assist students with academic tasks to promote growth and engagement
- Support bus monitoring duties as needed
Qualifications:
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Required:
- Experience in 1:1 behavioral settings (ABA, behavioral/psychology, school-based)
- Proven ability to work with students exhibiting extreme/severe behaviors, including physical/verbal aggression, violence, and elopement
- Familiarity and comfort with ABA strategies
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Preferred:
- Prior experience in a school setting
Amergis offers the followingbenefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Competitive(weekly) Pay
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To apply email your resume todoschaib@amergis.com or call 813-371-5161
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.