Inclusion Support Specialist

📍 Multiple School Sites in San Diego, CA | Full-Time, Non-Exempt

💲 $33.65–$38.34/hour

🕒 Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–6:30 PM (schedule may adjust based on program needs)

At Arc, we believe every student deserves access to engaging, supportive, and inclusive expanded learning opportunities. We are seeking an Inclusion Support Specialist to help ensure students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs can fully participate in our before- and after-school programs.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about youth development, behavior support, and creating equitable spaces where all students can thrive.

Support Inclusive Student Success

• Provide direct one-on-one and small-group support for students with diverse needs
• Step in to support program coverage when Inclusion Aides are absent to maintain consistency and student success

Coach and Develop Staff

• Train and support Inclusion Aides and Program Leaders in:
• Positive behavior support strategies
• Activity modifications
• De-escalation techniques
• Inclusive engagement practices
• Provide on-site coaching, modeling, and feedback

Track Progress and Analyze Data

• Observe student behavior, participation, and progress
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to identify trends and recommend individualized support strategies
• Share findings with Site Coordinators, families, and school partners

Collaborate with Key Stakeholders

• Partner with Site Coordinators, school staff, families, and Arc leadership to align after-school supports with student goals and school-day accommodations

Maintain Documentation

• Keep accurate records of:
• Student observations
• Intervention strategies
• Progress notes
• Communication logs
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with K–12 youth in school, after-school, or community settings
• Experience with:
• Positive behavior interventions
• Behavioral data collection
• Inclusive programming

Skills & Strengths

• Strong knowledge of positive behavior support and de-escalation strategies
• Excellent observation, documentation, and progress monitoring skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
  

• CPI Certified Trainer (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• 40 hour certification / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training preferred
• 48 college semester units (transcripts required) OR passing score on district Academic Proficiency / CAPE exam
• Negative TB test
• Clear Live Scan fingerprint clearance (DOJ/FBI)
• Current CPR / First Aid certification (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• Bilingual in English / Spanish
  

• Ability to stand and walk for 6 hours daily
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach frequently
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Strong visual awareness and verbal communication in active school environments

Arc is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are passionate about supporting youth and helping build inclusive school communities, we’d love to hear from you!