Behavior Specialist (2026-2027)

Job Description

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: 08/05/2026

Location: Mittye P. Locke Achievement Academy, 5206 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34653

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

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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.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Pasco County Schools is located just north of Tampa, Florida. We are a thriving, growing, diverse community that feature 80+ schools including elementary, middle, high, charter, educational centers and a virtual school. Pasco County encompasses beach areas, rural, urban, and is continuously growing. We are looking for dedicated candidates to join our team and work towards our mission: to provide a world-class education for all students. Pasco County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.