id='p10218_'>Early Childhood Facilitator Special Needs (DDRB) JobID: 10218
Position Type:
Support Staff/Vacation Station Facilitator SPND
Date Posted:
8/5/2026
Location:
Fairmount Elementary
Closing Date:
08/15/2026
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Hours: M-Th 11:30 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: PG 14 <60 $16.51 Hourly or PG 16 >60 $17.72 Hourly
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!
Attachment(s):
- Vacation Station Facilitator Special Needs.pdf