School Behavior Aide

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Awards program

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Behavior Aide for a contract–full-time role in New Lenox, IL. You will support students with special needs by facilitating educational and behavioral services in collaboration with school staff.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, may have pediatric experience, and must meet health-related requirements. Pay is $26 per hour for about 32.5 hours weekly, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational and behavioral services for students with special needs
• Collaborate with school professionals to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives

Job description

School Behavior Aide

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $26 / Hour

Hours: 32.50

Location: New Lenox, IL

The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists toachieve 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: 0416

Contract Duration: 39

Pay Rate: $26 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-13T16:26:51