Registered Behavioral Technician

Los Angeles County Office of Education; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: multiple plans

PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education is hiring a Registered Behavioral Technician to implement behavior intervention plans on school sites, supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. The role involves working in classrooms, small groups, and 1:1 settings with data-driven progress monitoring and collaboration with instructional staff.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and an RBT certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• RBT certification from Behavior Analyst Certification Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior intervention plans in school settings (classroom, small groups, 1:1).
• Support students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Collect and analyze data to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, and administrators to ensure plan fidelity.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Ethics & Compliance

Data collection

Crisis management

Classroom interventions

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

RBT certification

Tools

Microsoft Suites

Google Drive

Aeries

Job description

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County

Registered Behavioral Technician

$31.26 - $38.80 Hourly

The position will implements behavior intervention plans that support students with behavioral and social-emotional needs on a school site, including the classroom, small groups, and 1:1 settings.

Benefits

• Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off: 10 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Open until filled

Review of applications will occur every 2 weeks starting: 5/4/2026

Location: Current vacancies are located in Los Padrinos (7285 Quill Dr, Downey, CA 90242) and Camp Kilpatrick (427 Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265). However, the resulting eligibility list may be used to fill any vacancies located at other sites.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and services
• Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Technicians
• Basic theories, concepts, and interventions of behavioral/social-emotional disorders
• Data collection techniques and tools
• Standard and instructional computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Suites, Google Drive, and Aeries)
• Crisis management techniques

Competencies:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance – Performing under physically demanding conditions
• General Physical Ability – Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Developing Others – Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Cultural Proficiency - Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board is required.

Experience: Three years of experience providing behavioral intervention and management services to children with emotional disability or behavioral challenges in a school setting.

Additional Requirements:

Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is desired. May require a valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites. May be required to drive between sites.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a written exam and structured interview.

Contact

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.

Recruitment ID: 26-LAC605

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.