Behavior Technician – School-Based (1:1 Support)
Job Overview
The Behavior Technician provides educational and behavioral support services to students with special needs in a school-based setting. Working collaboratively with educators, behavioral specialists, and related professionals, the Behavior Technician helps students achieve individualized learning, behavioral, and developmental goals.
This position involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a student within a self-contained classroom environment. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and experienced working with students who exhibit significant behavioral challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct 1:1 behavioral and educational support to assigned student.
- Implement behavior intervention plans and instructional strategies as directed.
- Support students in achieving academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals.
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, behavioral specialists, and other professionals.
- Document student progress and behavioral observations as required.
- Assist with behavior management techniques in accordance with student care plans.
- Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students with high behavioral needs, including:
- Physical and verbal aggression
- Elopement behaviors
- Self-injurious behaviors (SIB)
- Tantrums
- Work refusal
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification if applicable.
- TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray if applicable.
- Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Position Details
- Position Type: School-Based Behavior Technician
- Assignment: 1:1 Student Support
- Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract Length: 42 Weeks
- Start Date: August 3, 2026
- Potential for Extension: Yes
- Classroom Environment: Self-Contained
- Grade Level: Other
- Behavioral Support Level: High
- Medical Support Level: Level 1
To apply email your resume to doschaib@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.