Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

LAKE MYRTLE ELEMENTARY; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Myrtle Elementary in Land O' Lakes, FL seeks a Behavior Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on coordinating behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities, aligning with district, state, and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and is prepared to complete district-approved ABA training and positive behavioral strategies within designated timelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and monitor behavioral services for students with disabilities.
• Implement social skills programs in accordance with district policy.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

ABA training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Job Description

Location:Lake Myrtle Elementary School,22844 Weeks Blvd.,Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

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.

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

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

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: 11/30/2026

Location:Lake Myrtle Elementary School,22844 Weeks Blvd.,Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

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]