Registered Behavior Technician

Only online applications and required Registered Behavior Technician training program, as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, valid First Aid and CPR Certificates will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey

This is a Promotional and Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Positions in this classification are full-time 32.5 hours per week, 11 months/184 workdays per year.

The recruitment process will consist of a supplemental evaluation and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of October 19, 2026, to November 6, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the implementation and training of individualized intervention plans; utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to monitor behavior reduction strategies and student progress on behaviors goals outlined in student Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Registered Behavior Technician incumbents work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or severe behavioral challenges. Registered Behavior Technician incumbents implement behavioral intervention strategies to monitor, redirect, and modify inappropriate behaviors. Registered Behavior Technician incumbents work within a special education, specially-funded, pull-out program, or other setting characterized by increased independence of action and increased complexity of work based on unique needs of the students served or equipment operated. By contrast, Senior Instructional Assistant-Behaviorally Challenged incumbents assist a certificated teacher or specialist in providing instruction to individuals with behavioral challenges or small groups of students in a special education program.Perform as a collaborative member of an intensive behavioral team to ensure delivery of a high quality interventions across environments.  E
 
Implement and assist in the training and ongoing oversight of individualized intervention in the reduction of behavioral challenges and promotion of skill acquisition using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. E
 
Observe, monitor, and record behavior of students according to approved procedures; collect and maintain data on individual behavior plans; report progress regarding student academic performance and behavior reduction and skill acquisition with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization. E 
 
Assist and follow up with consultation provided to classroom teachers and school personnel for specific function-based behavior strategies and student specific Behavior Intervention Plans. E 

Assist in the training of classroom staff on data collection systems. E

Assist in the creation and production of behavioral and educational materials. E

Generate weekly data summaries and submit data reports within scheduled timeline; provide assistance in the preparation of student data sheets, charts, records, graphs, or other displays of student performance data. E
 
Utilize and operate computerized instructional and audio visual equipment as assigned. E 
 
Attend regularly scheduled meetings to review student progress and concerns as well as review data. E
 
When necessary, and with the support of the classroom team, use Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention strategies to prevent and/or de-escalate challenging behavior; reducing risk of injury and enhancing the safety of the students and staff. E
 
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. E
 
Assist students receiving special education services in learning proper personal hygiene and in developing self-help skills as assigned.  E 
 
Assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; monitor individual toilet training schedules; toilet students and change diapers; change clothing as needed. E
 
Administer first aid and CPR as needed to students with chronic and acute medical problems. E
 
Perform a variety of clerical duties according to established guidelines. E
 
Perform routine custodial duties to maintain assigned facility in a clean and sanitary condition. E
 
Supervise students during lunch time, on the playground or when mainstreamed into another class; supervise the loading and unloading of students on school buses as assigned.  E
 
Facilitate structured peer group activities, as appropriate. E
 
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
 
Perform related duties as assigned.
 

 

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized “E” which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Behavior intervention strategies including, but not limited to, Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention approaches, applied behavior analytic methods prompting strategies reinforcement systems), Behavior Intervention and functional communication-based strategies. Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays and behaviors demonstrated by individuals with autism. Demonstrate fluent behavioral data collection skills, with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization.
Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
Appropriate developmental milestones and age appropriate activities.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Appropriate interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.  
First Aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate the confidence and physical ability to use safe and Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention restraints.
Implement behavior management techniques used with students with special needs.
Implement training techniques and chart behavior.
Assist with the instructional and related activities of a special education program.
Understand the exceptional needs of students receiving special education services.
Demonstrate aptitude to learn and apply individualized behavioral programs quickly, such that the behavior program remains consistent during staff /student reassignment
Monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Develop rapport and relate to students with physical, mental or learning disabilities.
Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining records.
Ability to relocate from site to site in a timely manner (e.g., to support an urgent behavioral emergency)
Learn the procedures, functions and limitation of assigned duties.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with children and adults.
Read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with others.  
Work confidentially with discretion.
Print and write legibly.
Operate instructional and office equipment.
Operate  computer terminals  in a computer-assisted instructional environment.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Possess mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.  
Work within stressful situations.
Demonstrate empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility.
Be participative and energetic. Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and one year of experience in working with learners with disabilities in an organized setting.  Completion of Registered Behavior Technician training program, as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.  

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Annually pass the Registered Behavior Technician Competency Assessment, as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and supervised by Autism and Behavior Program Specialists.  Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current.  Some positions in this class may be required to speak, read, and write in a second designated language.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Special education, computer-assisted learning, or classroom environment.
 
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Seeing to monitor student behavior during classroom activities, hearing and speaking to provide assistance and information related to classroom assignments, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer, audio-visual and other educational training equipment, bending at the waist, kneeling, and standing and walking for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling students weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance. 
 
HAZARDS:
Aggressive behavior of students and emergency situations. May be subject to physical and emotional outbursts by students, including such behaviors as kicking, spitting, scratching and biting.