Assignment Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated School Aide to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students within a school setting in Beloit, WI. Under the direction of the Special Education Department, classroom teacher, and/or designated supervisor, the School Aide assists students in achieving educational goals while helping maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
This role may also involve supporting students with personal care, mobility, and therapeutic needs as outlined by educational and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and passionate about helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom support to students requiring instructional assistance.
- Assist students with behavioral management and implementation of support plans.
- Support students with daily activities, personal care, and mobility needs when required.
- Reinforce teacher-directed lessons and classroom expectations.
- Promote student engagement, independence, and social development.
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, therapists, and other school personnel.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
- Compliance with all applicable professional standards of practice.
- TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable).
- Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulations).
- Current CPR certification (if applicable).
Assignment Details
- Position: School Aide
- Setting: School-Based
- Openings: 1
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Start Date: September 1, 2026
- Client Interview Required: Yes
- Salary: 17+/hr based on experience and credentials
Ideal Candidate Profile
Successful candidates often have experience as:
- School Aide
- Paraprofessional
- Teacher Assistant
- Special Education Assistant
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Youth Counselor
- Childcare Professional
- Behavioral Support Staff
Why Join Us?
Amergis offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Program
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Travel Benefits (where applicable)
The School Aide is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department, teacher and/or supervising designee. The School Aide may also provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional.
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.
