Asst Behavioral/Phys Needs I

The School District of Palm Beach County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Palm Beach County Independence Middle in Jupiter, Florida is seeking an Assistant Behavioral/Physical Needs I for a full‑time role to support students with behavioral and physical needs within a K–12 setting. The position collaborates with teachers, specialists, and families to implement support plans and accommodations.

Applicants should be prepared to complete district procedures, undergo mandatory background checks, and participate in district training.

Qualifications

• Background screening may be required per Florida Statute §435.12 and AHCA/Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Completion of forms for employment, benefits, and compliance with district policies.
• Non‑Instructional applicants for some clerical positions may be required to meet a Word per Minute (WPM) requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follow district policies and procedures to be eligible for employment.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of students and support the district's mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

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Asst Behavioral/Phys Needs I

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5941056
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 26, 2026 4:47 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Full Job Description

All applicants who are recommended for employment shall be required to comply with procedures designated by the Superintendent and School Board Policy 3.10 (Policies can be located at: http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/Public ) in order to be eligible to work for the District. Such procedures shall include, but not be limited to:

• Completion of forms required by federal and state agencies and the School Board;
• Completion of forms related to the employee benefits package; and
• The School District of Palm Beach County is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. All employment categories are subject to the completion of drug testing pursuant to School Board Policy 3.96 or 3.961. Any applicant who tests positive for a drug as defined in the policies will not be hired. In addition, only certain employment categories are subject to the completion of a pre‑employment medical examination by, and the receipt of, a medical clearance from professionals selected by the School Board. The medical examination may consist of a physical examination and/or testing for potentially impairing, disabling, communicable and terminal diseases or conditions including, but not limited to, tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases, carcinoma, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, muscular skeletal diseases or disorders, hearing and visual impairments, mental or nervous disorders, alcoholism, and drug abuse.
• Non‑Instructional Applicants applying for some clerical positions will be required to take a Keyboarding Test. The applicants for those positions will have to meet the Word per Minute (WPM) requirement for the given position.

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Information

Pursuant to Florida Statute §435.12, all finalists for employment with the School District of Palm Beach County may be required to undergo a background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. When an official job offer is made by the School District, additional information and instructions for completing the required background screening will be provided by Human Resources. For more information about the Clearinghouse, please visit: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse/care-provider-background-screening-clearinghouse

District Responsibilities

Follows policies: Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.

Conduct: Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission Statement.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Furnish Records
Permission is hereby given to any agency of the government of the United States and/or any other agency, person, firm or corporation holding records considered confidential to furnish the Department of School Police and/or the Division of Human Resources of the School District of Palm Beach County all information desired involving me in any way, upon request. Such records, I understand, may include reasons for termination of employment, reasons for discharge from military services, criminal history, on-the-job performance, educational records, or any other personal information which may not otherwise be obtained without prior agreement. Included in this grant of authority is my permission to former employers.
Authority: 1001.41(i)&(2); 1001.42(25); 1012.23(1), F.S.
Implemented: 1001.42(5); 1001.43(11), F.S.
History: New: 6/02/76; Revised: 6/16/87; 7/22/87; 6/16/06;7/1/09

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sarah Fasig , Specialist
• 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, A132
• West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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