Res Tchr, Site, Behavior

Res Tchr, Site, Behavior Hillsborough County Public Schools

Tampa:

Sulphur Springs K-8 - Tampa, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education Job Details

Job ID:

5791742

Application Deadline:

Jul 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted:

Jun 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Summary:

The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists in coordination behavior management at school sites. The Resource Teacher, Site, Behavior Specialist assists school administrators and staff in developing individual, class, and Schoolwide behavior interventions, including data collection and analysis.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All district employees must:  Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.  Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.  Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.  Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

 Coaches teachers and assists with implementation and modeling of behavior strategies within the classroom.  Delivers classroom management training, attends required and non-required trainings related to job skills, and/or provides follow-up to district-level training.  Assists with data collection and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) processes.  Develops a schoolwide discipline plan in conjunction with school administrators.  Assists with individual behavior contracts, and conducts social skills groups.  Possess a high-level understanding of behavior management strategies and methodologies. Creates effective management systems, and determines appropriate positive behavior supports.  Communicates effectively with parents, peers, and administration, including both verbal and nonverbal de-escalation skills.  Supports the Problem-Solving Leadership Team (PSLT) in implementation of Problem Solving Response to Intervention (PSRtI) and schoolwide Positive Behavior Systems (PBS).  Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Other information:

Achievement Focus:

Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Change Management:

Develops workable implementation plans, communicates change effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results.

Conflict Resolution:

Encourages open communications, confronts difficult situations, maintains objectivity, keeps emotions under control, and uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Continuous Learning:

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, seeks feedback to improve performance, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge:

Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, uses resources effectively.

NOTE:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Education:

A bachelor's degree. Degree or formal training in content area preferred.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of successful experience in teaching or related field. Proof of extensive behavior management experience (i.e. college course work, Continuing Education Units, in-service records) and successful teaching based on evaluation requests and student performance is required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Florida Professional Educator Certificate required. Preference given to Certified Associate Behavior Analysts.

Language Skills:

Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills:

Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands:

Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities:

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions:

Noise Intensity 3 moderate. The employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Position Type:

Full-time