Paraprofessional - All Grade Levels

Paraprofessional - All Grade Levels

Start Date: ASAP

School Year: 2025-2026

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Hours vary by program)

• High School: 7:30 AM-2:15 PM

• Elementary/Middle: 8:00 AM-2:45 PM

Compensation: $25/hour

About The School

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with specialized public school programs designed to support students with diverse learning, communication, behavioral, and developmental needs. Through individualized instruction, therapeutic supports, and community-based learning, this program helps students build the academic, social, and life skills needed for greater independence and success.

Position Overview

Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to support students across two of its specialized programs. Paras will work directly with teachers and clinical staff to implement instruction, support IEP goals, foster independence, and help students develop social, emotional, behavioral, and communication skills.

These roles require patience, flexibility, and the ability to support students with autism and intensive special needs, including those with challenging behaviors.

Program DetailsHigh School Program

A public therapeutic high school program serving students ages 14-22. Prep focuses on academics, vocational training, life skills, and community-based instruction designed to prepare students for independent life after age 22. Classrooms are small, supportive, and individualized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering individualized instruction

• Support IEP goals and behavioral programming

• Promote student independence, communication skills, and appropriate social behaviors

• Support vocational and community-based learning experiences

Preferred Experience:

• Special education experience working with students with mild to severe

Elementary/Middle School Program

A public elementary and middle school program supporting students in PreK-8 with intensive special needs. TLC focuses on communication, academic readiness, life skills, social-emotional development, and fostering purposeful independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing instruction and IEP objectives

• Support communication development, social skills, and behavioral regulation

• Work with students who exhibit significantly challenging behaviors

• Provide structure and emotional support across academic and life-skills settings

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral or developmental needs

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Background in special education or behavioral support

• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working with students with autism and intensive needs

• Commitment to fostering independence and growth

Interested in applying? Please submit your application to:

Annelise Mahoney

[email protected]

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.