A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Behavior Assistant (2026-2027) Pasco County Schools
CHESTER W TAYLOR ELEMENTARY
- Zephyrhills, Florida Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and
Pasco County School District Job Details Job ID:
5776464
Application Deadline:
Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description Estimated Start Date:
08/10/2026
Location:
Chester W. Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Rd. Zephyrhills, Fl 33543
Specialty:
Behavioral and Social Skills School Related Personnel - SRP 189 Days Per Year Full-time, Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in the organizing and implementing of academic and behavior programs under direct supervision of a teacher or other instructional staff.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent Trained in behavior management or agreement to complete the district approved behavior management training course 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 and renew annually 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:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA 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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