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.