Inclusion Specialist

Inclusion Specialist – Wayzata Community Education

Do you have a passion for creating inclusive environments where every child can thrive? Come join Wayzata Community Education as an Inclusion Specialist supporting our before and after school and full-day preschool programs. We are looking for a confident, experienced professional who believes deeply that all staff and all students deserve to be included — and who has the skills and drive to make that a reality.

At Wayzata, we pride ourselves on building a community where every child belongs. A successful candidate will be a decisive, relationship-driven leader who can work across multiple sites, coach staff, and build systems that support an inclusive environment for all.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students and staff across before and after school and full-day preschool programs to ensure a consistent, safe, and inclusive environment
• Visiting sites to observe students with inclusion needs or behavioral concerns and consulting with Site Managers on accommodations and behavior management
• Creating and updating individual accommodation plans using data gathered from parents, teachers, IEPs, 504 plans, and outside providers
• Developing and implementing positive behavior intervention and support strategies, reinforcing positive behaviors and calmly redirecting when needed
• Training, mentoring, and coaching program staff on behavioral recommendations and inclusive practices
• Collaborating with district personnel, families, and outside resources to ensure appropriate programming for all students
• Communicating regularly with parents and staff through both written and verbal means
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA Degree required; Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• Experience working in an inclusion role with school-age children (ages 4–11) strongly preferred
• Background in coaching or mentoring staff and working across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of DEI principles and a personal philosophy aligned with the belief that all students and staff deserve to be included
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License required
• First Aid and CPR certification required; CPI training provided upon hire
• Must be able to pass a background check
  
  

Salary and Details:

• $80,914 – $98,748 annually, commensurate with experience
• Full-time, 12-month position; Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Office based out of the District Service Center; on-site at program locations approximately 25% of the work week
• 30 hours of annual in-service training required
  
  

If you are a confident, flexible professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to building inclusive communities for children and staff alike, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

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