Behavior Specialist

Pinellas County Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard L. Sanders School, part of Pinellas County Schools, is seeking educators and staff for a 10-month year to support students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. This restart school focuses on restoration, growth, and second chances.

Ideal candidates are patient, emotionally intelligent, resilient, and committed to trauma-informed, restorative practices. Join a purpose-driven, collaborative team dedicated to the whole child, dignity, structure, and a positive path forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; see job description for specifics.
• Patient, emotionally intelligent, resilient and trauma-informed practitioner.
• Commitment to restorative practices and supporting the whole child.

Skills

Patience

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

# of Jobs 1
Hours per Day 7.5
Work Hours 7:10am-2:40 pm
Temporary Position No
Calendar Days 10-month (198 days)
Salary
For Salary Schedule, Please see teachers' salary schedule
Pay Grade -
Pay Grade -
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelor's - Please see job description for specific requirements.
Contract Type Full-Time
Reports to PRINCIPAL
Contact Person's Name Robin N Mobley or Jacqueline Anderson
Contact Person's Email [e-mail]

Job Description

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Additional Job Information

Richard L. Sanders School is a small, specialized school serving students with significant behavioral and social-emotional needs. We are a restart school, not a last stop, focused on restoration, growth, and second chances.

We Are Seeking Educators And Staff Who Believe

• Behavior is communication
• Relationships come before compliance
• High expectations must be paired with high support

The ideal candidate is patient, emotionally intelligent, resilient, and committed to trauma-informed, restorative practices. This position is best suited for professionals who are purpose-driven, collaborative, and passionate about supporting the whole child.

If you believe every student deserves dignity, structure, and a path forward, Sanders is a place where your work truly matters.