Educational Behavioral Technician

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

$27.10 to $33.64 Hourly

Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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Online applications. Must be submitted by 3/16/2026 11:59 PM (Pacific).

PERS Defined Benefit Plan

12 vacation, 14 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is inviting behavioral intervention or management professionals to apply for Educational Behavioral Technician.

The minimum qualifications for this position have changed. Please review at the end of the bulletin.

This position monitors students with special needs to identify and prevent or de‑escalate injurious and destructive behavior in the classroom and other school‑related areas; assists School Psychologists in therapy sessions and works with special needs students outside of therapy to promote positive and productive interaction and social behaviors.

Current vacancies are located in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (7285 Quill Dr, Downey, CA 90242). However, the resulting eligibility list may be used to fill any vacancies located at other sites.

• Crisis management techniques
• Early childhood through young adult basic theories and concepts of behavioral/emotional disorders
• Behavior modification techniques and strategies

• 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
• 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
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• 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

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of experience in providing behavioral intervention or behavior management services to individuals with emotional disability or behavioral challenges.

Equivalency Provision:
Certificate in a psychiatric technician or other similar mental health program from an institute of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Additional Requirements:

May require a valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites. Positions in this classification are required to obtain and maintain a certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) upon hire.

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.

For information about the examination process you may send an e‑mail to Jung Eun Park at .

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

For complete application information, please go to https://.

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

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