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Amergis 1.1 Registered Behavior Technician / Behavior Technician in Marion, North Carolina
1:1 Registered Behavior Technician / Behavior Technician – Marion, NC
Hours: Up to 40 hours/week
Schedule: Full-Time, Remainder of the 2025–2026 School Year
Start Date: ASAP (Estimated 2/23/2026)
Setting: Local School in Marion, NC
About the Role
Amergis is seeking experienced 1:1 Behavior Technicians to support a 6th grade male student in a self-contained classroom for the remainder of the school year. The student is autistic, nonverbal, diagnosed with PICA, and requires a dedicated and compassionate professional who is confident working with aggressive and high-needs behaviors.
This is a full-time school-based position offering weekly pay, stability through the end of the school year, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a student’s daily life.
Student Profile & Responsibilities
You will work exclusively 1:1 with this student. Duties include:
Supporting a nonverbal autistic student with significant behavioral needs
Managing behaviors including:
Biting
Scratching
Flopping to the ground
Some elopement
PICA behaviors (putting objects in mouth)
Providing bathroom assistance as needed
Implementing behavioral strategies and de-escalation techniques
Ensuring student safety during the day
Providing consistency and structure during the first two weeks, which may be challenging as the student transitions to a new 1:1 (behaviors typically decrease once the student is comfortable)
No bus riding or transportation duties required
Student strengths:
Enjoys hugging
Loves puzzles
Enjoys listening to music
Requirements
Experience working 1:1 with individuals with behavioral needs (ABA, school-based, psych/behavioral health, etc.)
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) highly preferred
Must be comfortable working with nonverbal autistic students
Must be comfortable supporting extreme behavioral cases
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children with Autism, ADD/ADHD, and/or aggressive behaviors
Previous school experience preferred
Submission Requirements
To be considered, please submit:
Resume
Interview availability (virtual with school)
How to Apply
Email resume to Amanda at amalmand@amergis.com or text 813-261-4384 to schedule a call!
This is an urgent opening, and interviews will be scheduled quickly.
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.