Vacation Station Facilitator DDRB as Needed

Francis Howell School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Francis Howell School District in Missouri is seeking a Vacation Station Facilitator - Special Needs to support the school-age program at an elementary school site. The role assists the Program Coordinator and aims to foster both academic and social development for students with special needs.

This as-needed, part-time position offers opportunities to collaborate with teaching staff and contribute to a safe, engaging program environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 60 college credits in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Relevant job-related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and modify activities to meet individual needs.
• Support adaptive skills including managing personal belongings and bathroom routines.
• Monitor lunch and social skills, focusing on positive lunch habits and social interaction.
• Facilitate transitions to make changes less challenging and stressful.
• Implement modified lesson plans by collaborating with teaching staff.

Skills

Safety Practices

Communication

Record-Keeping

Software Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credits in a related field

Job description

Position Title

Vacation Station Facilitator - Special Needs as needed

Position Type

Part-Time

Hours

As Needed

Salary

> 60 college hours $16.41 < 60 college hours $17.72

Reports To

Vacation Station Program Coordinator

About Us

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!