Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

EAST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY - JAMES IRVIN CAMPUS; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EAST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY - JAMES IRVIN CAMPUS in Dade City, FL is hiring a Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) to coordinate and monitor behavioral services for students with disabilities. This full-time role focuses on implementing social skills programs and ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in education or related field and complete district-approved training in applied behavior analysis and positive behavioral

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Trained in applied behavior analysis or able to complete district training on a designated timeline.
• Trained in district-approved positive behavioral strategies or committed to completing the training within a set timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and monitor behavioral services for students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement social skills programs in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure program effectiveness.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Social skills development

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Applied behavior analysis training

Positive behavioral strategies training

Job description

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools EAST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY - JAMES IRVIN CAMPUS - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5880350

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Estimated Start Date:Anticipated

Location:East Pasco Education Academy, 35830 County Rd 52, Dade City, FL 33525

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]

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