• Position Overview
• The
• paraeducator
• provides instructional, behavioral, and supervision support to students under the direction of a certified teacher. This role is essential in helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed.
• Key Responsibilities
• 1.

• Instructional Support
• — Assist students with classwork, reinforce lessons, support literacy and math activities, and help implement accommodations or IEP goals. 2.
• Behavioral Support
• — Support positive behavior strategies, redirect off-task behavior, and help maintain a calm, structured classroom. 3.
• Student Supervision
• — Monitor students during recess, lunch, transitions, arrival/dismissal, and other non-instructional periods. 4.
• Personal Care Assistance
• — Depending on assignment, assist with toileting, feeding, mobility, or medical needs. 5.
• Classroom Operations
• — Prepare materials, organize supplies, set up learning activities, and support classroom routines. 6.
• Collaboration
• — Communicate effectively with teachers, specialists, and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Minimum Qualifications
• 1. High school diploma or equivalent (some districts require an associate degree or paraprofessional certification). 2. Ability to follow teacher direction and support instructional strategies. 3. Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality. 5. Experience working with children or students with disabilities preferred.
• Work Environment
• Paraeducators may work in: 1. General education classrooms 2. Special education programs 3. Resource or intervention rooms 4. One-on-one student support roles The position may require lifting, assisting with mobility, or supporting students with significant needs.
• 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:

• 0430

• Contract Duration:

• 42 •

Pay Rate:

• $27 / Hour

• Date Posted:

• 2026-09-08T16:54:40