Behavior Specialist - Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) 2026-2027

PAUL R. SMITH K8; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist - Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) for the 2026-2027 school year at Paul R. Smith Middle School in Holiday, FL.

The role involves coordinating, developing, and monitoring behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

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

• 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

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Applied Behavior Analysis training

Positive behavioral strategies training

Job description

Behavior Specialist - Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled (EBD) 2026-2027

Pasco County Schools PAUL R. SMITH K8 - Holiday, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5866296

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start Date:08/10/2026

Location:Paul R. Smith Middle School,1410 Sweetbriar Drive,Holiday, FL 36891

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: 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]