Early Childhood Facilitator Special Needs (DDRB

Early Childhood Vacation Station Facilitator DDRB
- 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.

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 in preschool.

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.