School Behavior Aide

Amergis; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is hiring a Behavior Technician to support educational and behavioral services for children and adults with special needs in school settings. You will collaborate with teachers and behavioral specialists to reach learning goals and behavioral objectives.

The position is a contract–full time role in schools; requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years pediatric experience preferred, CPR if applicable, and compliance with federal/state/local rules. Pay rate is $792 per week.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification if applicable.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational and behavioral services with people with special needs.
• Collaborate with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve goals.
• Support learning and behavioral objectives in educational settings.

Skills

Pediatric experience

CPR certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
• Current CPR 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

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.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Behavior Tech | Behavior Tech School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0818

Contract Duration: 36

Pay Rate: $792 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-13T19:02:01