Dormitory Instructor (Special Needs School)
きしゅくしゃしどういん（とくべつしえんがっこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession that supports and instructs the daily life and learning activities of children and students with disabilities in dormitories attached to special needs schools.
Description
Dormitory Instructors (Special Needs Schools) are responsible for supporting daily life, health management, promoting the establishment of living habits, learning support, planning and implementing leisure activities, and career counseling so that children and students with disabilities can live safe and fulfilling lives in dormitories attached to the school. They collaborate with teachers to provide instruction based on individual support plans and work to improve social skills necessary for group living. Additionally, they are required to coordinate communications with parents and collaborate with related organizations.
Future Outlook
Although the number of children is tending to decrease due to the declining birthrate, with the enhancement of special needs education and strengthening of independence support for people with disabilities, there is stable demand for personnel who handle specialized life support in dormitories. In the future, sophistication of individual support plans and advancement of ICT utilization are expected, and market value will be maintained.
Personality Traits
Adaptable on the fly / Compassionate / Cooperative / Observant / Patient
Work Style
Day shift / Includes overnight stays / Private school employment / Public school employment / Shift work
Career Path
Dormitory instructor → Chief instructor → Life guidance supervisor → Special needs school teacher → Welfare facility support staff
Required Skills
Daily life support plan creation / Emergency response / First aid / Understanding disabilities and support techniques
Recommended Skills
Augmentative and alternative communication / Career guidance / Collaboration with related organizations / Recreation planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in the condition or environment of children and students. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed attention is needed for medication management, safety assurance, etc. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with diverse disability characteristics, parents, and related parties. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calmness is required in sudden actions, emergency responses, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with teachers and welfare professionals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis is infrequent. |
Related Qualifications
- Special needs school teacher license
Aliases
- Dorm supervisor
- Hostel instructor
Related Jobs
- Dorm warden
- Dormitory manager
- Life support worker
- Special needs school teacher