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Amergis

Hiring Behavioral Aide - Weekly Pay!

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Behavioral Aide (K-12) - Immediate Openings
  • Pay:
  • $20-$26 per hour
  • Locations:
  • Covina Valley Unified School District, El Monte Union High School District, Alhambra Unified School District and other surrounding cities. Amergis Healthcare Staffing is hiring School Aides to support students across partnered K-12 school districts. These roles are ideal for compassionate, dependable individuals who want to make a meaningful impact in a school setting.
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
  • Position Summary
  • School Aides provide essential support to students with academic, behavioral, and daily-living needs. You'll help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and encouraged.
  • Pay and Schedule
  • + $20-$26 per hour (based on experience) + Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM + School-based schedule only — no evenings or weekends + Weekly pay + Immediate openings available across multiple districts
  • Responsibilities
  • + •Student support•— Assist students with academic and behavioral needs ?
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  • Daily-living assistance
  • — Support mobility, personal care, and routine tasks (training provided) +
  • Classroom environment
  • — Help maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive learning space +
  • Encouragement
  • — Offer consistent guidance and positive reinforcement +
  • Collaboration
  • — Work closely with teachers and school staff ?? +
  • Professional conduct
  • — Demonstrate patience, reliability, and calm responses to challenges
  • Qualifications
  • + High school diploma or equivalent + Must be at least 18 years old + Experience working with children or in educational settings preferred + Reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented + Able to meet school district onboarding and clearance requirements
  • Why Amergis
  • + Supportive recruiter familiar with school environments + Predictable daytime schedule + Opportunities for growth and development ?? + Meaningful work supporting students who benefit from consistent support
  • Apply or Inquire
  • Kylie Park
  • ?? 310-417-1212 ?? kypark@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: + 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 | School Aide | School Aide School
  • Job Type:
  • Contract - Part Time
  • Setting:
  • Schools
  • Position Type:
  • Healthcare
  • Office Number:
  • 0679
  • Contract Duration:
  • 52 •
Pay Rate:
  • $570 / Week
  • Date Posted:
  • 2026-07-29T21:44:01