Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in New Port Richey, Florida seeks a Behavior Specialist to coordinate and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities, in accordance with district requirements.

This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and training in applied behavior analysis or commitment to complete district training, with state standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the development and implementation of behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure programs align with district policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support students’ behavioral and social skills growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Trained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete district approved training within a designated timeframe

Trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe

Job description

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools MITTYE P. LOCKE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5947501

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

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start Date:Immediately

Location:Mittye P Locke Achievement Academy, 5206 Trouble Creek, New Port richey, FL 34652

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:

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

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]