Behavior Specialist

OPEN UNTIL FILLEDInternal Applicants or Current Intern Candidates OnlyOpen to External candidates starting 03/09/2026 if not filled internallyEstimated Start: 08/05/2026Location: Paul R. Smith K-8 School, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, Fl. 34691Specialty: Behavioral and Social Skills ProgramsInstructional196Full Time, Benefit EligibleJOB SUMMARYResponsible 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 & EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education or related fieldTrained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframeTrained 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 & REGISTRATIONSValid Florida Educator's Certificate in an exceptional student education area, school psychologist, or guidance and counselingClick here for Job Description.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.comNotification 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.