Behavioral Specialist

About the role

The Behavioral Specialist position is available for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications must be submitted through the Applicant Tracking system at https://www.applitrack.com/nassau/onlineapp/. Internal candidates should present a valid Transfer Request Form.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services in conducting eligibility and placement staffings.
• Provide technical assistance to schools regarding Federal, State, and District guidelines and procedures.
• Assess, develop, train, and monitor behavior plans that bring about behavioral and/or academic change.
• Establish long and short-range plans designed specifically to support the District Exceptional Student Education Plan.
• Review and approve IEPs, ESE referral packets, and staffing folders to assure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage time effectively and assist in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Prepare behavior interventions (charts, graphs) to be used for managing excessive behaviors.
• Assure that parents have been appropriately informed of recommended assignments and their due process rights.
• Exercise confidentiality in sharing of student data and participate in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Assist in recommending intervention strategies for ESE students upon request.
• Assist teachers in the development/revisions/implementation of individual education plans and behavior plans for exceptional students.
• Use appropriate technology in delivery of behavioral services, use technology to enhance student learning, and use technology to gather and share information with parents, teachers, and students.
• Confer with principals, teachers, counselors, and school specialists about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of children eligible for ESE programs.
• Collaborate with peers to create a quality instructional environment.
• Provide information and/or in-service to teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
• Ensure parent understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their children and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community agencies.
• Perform and fulfill professional responsibilities, support school improvement activities, services, and programs through active participation, contribute to the overall school mission by supporting various school committees and services such as PTO, School Advisory Committee, textbook selection, curriculum development, student activities, and accreditation, and mentor new colleagues.
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• Hold or be eligible for certification by the State of Florida in at least one area in Exceptional Education and/or School Psychology.
• Certified Behavior Analyst or currently pursuing educational coursework to fulfill certification requirements.
• Successful experience as a behavioral specialist and/or school psychologist preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evaluation procedures, policies, laws, and regulations related to the student staffing process for Exceptional Student Education.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to interact effectively with parents and school personnel.
• Knowledge of policies, laws, and regulations related to behavior analysis.

Benefits

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Pay

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.

Schedule

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.