School Aide – Special Education School Year: 2025–2026 Schedule: ~35 hours/week Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:45 AM–2:45 PM Wed: 7:45 AM–12:25 PM Position Overview The School Aide works under the supervision of the Special Education Department to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with Autism and related needs. This role includes 1:1 student support, classroom assistance, and occasional floating to other classrooms within the same location. Key Responsibilities + Provide 1:1 instructional and behavioral support to students with moderate Autism + Assist with classroom preparation and daily routines + Support student mobility, personal care, and therapeutic needs as directed + Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage behaviors + Collaborate with teachers and school staff Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED required + Previous experience working with students with Autism + Must be at least 18 years old + Strong professionalism, punctuality, and communication skills Credentialing Requirements (No Exceptions) + Fingerprinting, CPS, MD486, MSDE + Seasonal Flu Shot + CPR (if applicable) + TB screening and current health certificate Work Environment + Classroom ratio averages 7 students + Float to other classrooms as needed (no travel to other locations) + School-appropriate dress required To apply email your resume to doschaib@amergis.com or call 813-371-5161 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.