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title: Inclusion Leader Advanced Expanded Learning Programs
description: YMCA of San Diego County is hiring for the Inclusion Leader Advanced Expanded
  Learning Programs role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | YMCA of San Diego County |
| **Location** | Escondido, CA |
| **Salary** | $22.64/hr - $27.17/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** YMCA of San Diego County sponsors H-1B visas.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for YMCA of San Diego County.

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## Description

## Overview

The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs is responsible for assisting individuals or small groups of K-12 student participants into a school district-funded before- and after-school program. This role assists with student participation in program through supervision, behavior intervention, medical, health, or physical assistance. The Inclusion Leader Advanced - Expanded Learning Programs ensures the program remains welcoming and nurturing for all student participants and guests while actively contributing to a strong, supportive staff team.

To learn more about YMCA Expanded Learning Programs CLICK HERE

For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

SCHEDULE:

- Program hours 6am to 8am and/or 1:30pm to 6pm M-F.

WORK DESIGNATION:

- In-Person

## Responsibilities

- Assist assigned participants with homework assistance, enrichment and program activities, and meals to support inclusion into the program; support participants during meal and snack times to ensure needs are met.
- Maintains safety and well-being of all participants; implements de-escalation techniques and interventions for high-risk behaviors such as self-harming, eloping, and aggression.
- Guides participants by using a variety of techniques including non-verbal role modeling, emotional and physical support, and positive youth development.
- Provides dignified assistance with the use of restroom facilities, including diapering, and clothing changes, utilizing proper lifting and transfer techniques as required.
- Administers specialized health care support under the training and direction of a school or district nurse.
- Practices prompt-fading techniques to increase participant independence in program.
- Collaborates and communicates professionally and proactively with school staff and school administration, parents and guardians, and other Expanded Learning Programs staff members as needed.
- Participate in professional development and relevant training opportunities as appropriate for assigned position.
- Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

- This position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County in the event of shift coverage

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- N/A

## Qualifications

- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with children ages 5-17 with special needs.
- A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience providing medical, physical, or high-acuity behavioral support to children ages 5-17 with special needs within a K-12 school district environment.

- Knowledge of best practices for supporting individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental needs (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, mobility impairment).
- Excellent verbal communication skills when interacting with participants and tailors communication style to meet the diverse verbal and non-verbal needs of participants and partners.
- Ability to quickly build trust, rapport, and supportive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional composure when managing high-stress behavioral incidents or medical emergencies
- Proficiency in identifying behavioral triggers and implementing de-escalation techniques to ensure participant and staff safety.
- Ability to lift, carry, and position participants using proper ergonomic techniques
- Fine motor skills required to assist with medical equipment, feeding, diapering, and personal hygiene tasks with precision and dignity
- Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to quickly identify, assess, and respond immediately to “elopement" (running) or signs of distress

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:

- Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
- Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
- Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter
- CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute
- High School Diploma/GED (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation) AND successful completion of California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE)/ Instructional Aide (IA) exam prior to first day of hire **OR,**

- Completion of at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above only) **OR,**
- Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS) degree or higher (international degrees must be accompanied by a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation)

## Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.
## Skills

- Special Needs Education
- K-12 Education
- Automated External Defibrillator
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Diapering
- First Aid Certification
- ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Homework Help
- De-escalation Techniques
- Youth Development
- Licensing
- Hygiene
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Behavioral Support
- Educational Paraprofessional
- Composure
- Medical Furniture
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Human Resources
- Mobility Disability
- Communication
- Fine Motor Skills
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
## Benefits

- Professional Development

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