Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) •Anticipated Vacancy• Pasco County Schools

MITTYE P. LOCKE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

- New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and

Pasco County School District Job Details Job ID:

5562840

Application Deadline:

Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Aug 5, 2026 Job Description •

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Internal Applicants or Current Intern Candidates Only Open to External candidates starting 03/09/2026 if not filled internally

Estimated Start Date:

8/5/2026

Location:

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

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 Click 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.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:

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD Job Requirements Contact Information Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639

Phone:

727-774-2000

Email:

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