Woodcraft Rangers·Los Angeles County, California
The Inclusion Specialist supports neurodiverse students by designing individualized success plans and coaching staff on inclusive strategies. They monitor student behavior, facilitate social engagement, and collaborate with site teams to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
Job Title: Inclusion Specialist
Status: Part-Time; Non-Exempt
$28.84 - $33.99 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Location: Lennox, California
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County.
The ideal Candidate for Inclusion Specialist is responsible for supporting the inclusion of neurodiverse students within Woodcraft Rangers’ Expanded Learning programs. This role focuses on designing and implementing individualized student support plans (Ranger Success Pathways), collaborating with site teams to ensure meaningful participation, safety, and engagement for all student, and address behavioral challenges as needed. Inclusion Specialists develop and deliver trainings on, and model inclusive strategies, coach staff, and help create environments where every student feels a sense of belonging and is set up for success.
The Inclusion Specialist supports the inclusion of neurodiverse students within Woodcraft Rangers’ Expanded Learning programs by conducting environmental assessments, observing staff and student interactions, coaching and modeling inclusive strategies, and collaborating with site teams to ensure meaningful participation, safety, and engagement. Frequent travel to multiple sites throughout the week will be required. Some travel may be required to represent the Inclusion Department at conferences and trainings in locations such as Sacramento or Palm Springs. Inclusion Specialists also contribute to training and integrated support at Camp Woodcraft, in Big Bear CA, helping create a welcoming and inclusive camp experience for all participants.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Must be able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods within large indoor/outdoor spaces.
Regularly required to speak, hear, and use hand/arms.
Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:
Active school site and program settings with indoor/outdoor activities.
A collaborative team-based environment working closely with stie staff and students.
Interaction with children, families, and partner school personnel.
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of experience working with children or relevant college coursework. Applicants are required to obtain FBI/DOJ clearance, a TB test, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and CPI.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
