Behavior Specialist 2026-2027

CHARLES S RUSHE MIDDLE; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARLES S RUSHE MIDDLE in Land O' Lakes, FL, seeks a Behavior Specialist to coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, ABA/PBIS training, and Florida Educator’s Certificate in an ESE area. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a November 2, 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required or preferred.
• Must be trained in applied behavior analysis (ABA) or commit to district training.
• Experience with positive behavioral strategies and de-escalation techniques a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Work with students with disabilities to implement behavior plans.
• Collaborate with educators and support staff to support outcomes.

Skills

Applied behavior analysis

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

ABA training or willing to complete district program

PBIS training or willing to complete district program

Florida Educator’s Certificate in ESE / School psychology / guidance & counseling

Job description

Behavior Specialist 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools CHARLES S RUSHE MIDDLE - Land O Lakes, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5956766

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: 11/2/2026

Location: Charles S Rushe Middle School- 18654 Mentmore Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

Specialty: Behavioral and Social Skills Programs

Instructional

(196 or 245) Days per year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating, developing, and monitoring the development and implementation of behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field
• Trained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframe
• Trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or an agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in an exceptional student education area, school psychologist, or guidance and counseling

BACKGROUND SCREENING:

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Student Services > Educational Diagnostician

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Jessenia Rodriguez , Administrative Assistant
• CHARLES S RUSHE MIDDLE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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