Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

SCHRADER ELEMENTARY; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools Schrader Elementary is seeking a Behavior Specialist to coordinate and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities at Schrader Elementary in New Port Richey, FL.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related field, ABA and PBIS training or willingness to complete, and a Florida Educator’s Certificate in ESE or related field. This 196-day, full-time position offers benefits and is based at Schrader Elementary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• ABA training or commitment to district-approved ABA training is required.
• PBIS or positive behavioral strategies training or commitment to training is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities.
• Ensure programs comply with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to implement behavior plans.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Behavior management

Family & student collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or willingness to complete district training

Trained in Positive Behavioral Supports / PBIS strategies or willingness to complete training

Florida Educator’s Certificate in ESE, school psychology, or guidance & counseling

Job description

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools SCHRADER ELEMENTARY - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5962616

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Schrader Elementary, 11041 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654

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.

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]