What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) position at PAUL R SMITH MIDDLE?
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Internal Applicants or Current Intern Candidates Only
Open to External candidates starting 03/09/2026 if not filled internally
Estimated Start: 08/05/2026
Location: Paul R. Smith Middle School, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive, Holiday, Fl. 34691
Specialty: Behavioral and Social Skills Programs
Instructional
196
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.