Special Education Teaching Assistant
Knoxville, TNJob$850/wkPosted 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Special Education Teaching Assistant works in schools to facilitate educational and behavioral services for children and adults with special needs. The role collaborates with school professionals and behavioral specialists to support learning and behavioral goals. The posting lists a high school diploma or equivalent, applicable CPR, and age and regulatory requirements; pediatric experience is preferred.
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Full job description
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Setting: Schools
Job Type: Travel
Pay: $850 / Week
Hours: 37.50
Location: Knoxville, TN
The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
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High School diploma or equivalent required
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Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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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 | Behavior Tech | Behavior Tech School
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0697
Contract Duration: 26
Pay Rate: $850 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-11-11
How this job compares
Set against the 1,157 open Behavior Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$850/wk
- US median$21–25/hr996 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Behavior Technician jobs in Tennessee and 1,157 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- Finni Health9 open
- Covenant Health6 open
- Amergis (this employer)3 open
- Experience
- Behavior Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (149 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 871 of the 1,157 open Behavior Technician jobs (75%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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