Behavior Technicians Needed for School Settings - Earn Up to $27 / hr!

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking Behavioral Therapists (BTs) for the 2025-2026 school year within the South Orange County region. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational development of students!

Responsibilities

• Implement Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Support students with autism and other developmental disabilities by following behavior plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), tailored to classroom and school settings.
• Apply ABA Therapy Techniques in Educational Environments Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and reinforcement systems to promote academic, behavioral, and social success.
• Collect and Record Student Data Accurately track student progress on IEP goals and behavior targets using data collection tools; complete session notes and documentation in compliance with school district and ABA provider policies.
• Promote Positive Student Engagement Encourage appropriate classroom behavior, attention, and participation through proactive behavior support and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Collaborate with School Professionals Partner with teachers, special education staff, school psychologists, speech therapists, and BCBAs to ensure consistent implementation of behavior strategies across all school settings.
• Manage Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Respond to behavioral incidents using trained de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies, while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support Social Skills and Emotional Regulation Help students build peer interaction skills, emotional coping strategies, and independence through structured ABA-based interventions.
• Maintain Confidentiality and Professional Ethics Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA regulations; demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct in all interactions with students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

What We Offer :

Interested? Please feel free to apply directly here or email me your resume directly at niwelch@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

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.