Behavior Specialist (2026-2027)

THOMAS E WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks a qualified educator at Thomas E Weightman Middle School to coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in line with district, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, ABA training or agreement to complete district-approved training, and training in positive behavioral strategies or agreement to complete within a

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Must be trained in applied behavior analysis or commit to district training.
• Must be trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies or commit to training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement programs for students with disabilities.

Skills

ABA training

Positive behavior

Educational coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

ABA training or completed training commitment

Positive behavioral strategies training

Job description

Job Description

Specialty:Behavioral and Social Skills Programs

Instructional

196 Days per year

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.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5982660

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start Date:11/30/2026

Location:Thomas E. Weightman Middle School 30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Specialty:Behavioral and Social Skills Programs

Instructional

196 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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]