Early Childhood Facilitator Special Needs (DDRB)

Vacation Station Facilitator - Special Needs

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and educational environment for all students. We are seeking a dedicated Vacation Station Facilitator - Special Needs to help maintain and enhance the quality of our school-age programs.

Job Summary

The Vacation Station Facilitator - Special Needs supports the Program Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator in planning and supervising a school-age program at an elementary school site. This role is crucial in creating an enriching environment that promotes both academic and social development for students with special needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt and Modify Activities: Adjust and adapt classroom activities as needed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Support Adaptive Skills: Assist students with developing adaptive skills, including managing personal belongings, buttoning, snapping, and bathroom routines.
• Monitor Lunch and Social Skills: Oversee and support students during lunch, focusing on developing positive lunch habits and social interaction skills.
• Facilitate Transitions: Help students during transitional periods to make these transitions less challenging and stressful.
• Implement Modified Lesson Plans: Collaborate with teaching staff to create and implement modified lesson plans tailored to the specific needs of individual students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required); completion of 60 college credits in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Relevant job-related experience desired.
• Skills
• Safety Practices: Adherence to safety practices and protocols.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Record-Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in standard office software applications.
• Knowledge
• Basic Math: Competency in basic math skills.
• Child Development: Understanding of child development stages and age-appropriate activities.
• Instructional Practices: Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
• Safety Regulations: Familiarity with safety practices and district regulations.
• Abilities
• Task Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve problems independently and make decisions aligned with program goals.
• Confidentiality: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Physical Demands
• Activity: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Environment: Typically involves 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing in a generally clean and healthy environment.