Special Needs School Dormitory Instructor
とくべつしえんがっこうきしゅくしゃしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession in special needs school dormitories that provides daily life support and life guidance to children and students with disabilities, promoting independence and social participation.
Description
Special needs school dormitory instructors provide basic daily life support such as meals, toileting, and bathing, health observation, and guidance on living habits for children and students with disabilities living in dormitories. They maintain a safe and stable living environment, develop and implement individualized independence support programs tailored to each person's needs, and collaborate with school teachers, parents, medical, and welfare professionals to improve the quality of support. Night patrols, emergency responses, understanding of diverse disability characteristics, and coping skills are required.
Future Outlook
With the enhancement of special needs education, the demand for dormitory instructors remains stable. In rural areas, there is a serious shortage of personnel, and professionalization with enhanced expertise and expansion of training systems are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night shifts / Public schools / Shift work / Weekends and holidays
Career Path
Dormitory instructor (Junior) → Senior dormitory instructor → Dormitory chief → School welfare staff → Child welfare facility manager
Required Skills
Assistance skills / Health observation / Life support skills / Risk management
Recommended Skills
Communication techniques (SST) / Crisis intervention / Disabled child support / First aid
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to sudden situations and individual support requests. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed attention is needed for health management and safety assurance. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with students, teachers, and parents is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for night rounds and assistance. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to emergency responses and situations with high mental stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To provide support in collaboration with school and dormitory staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical tasks are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Care worker initial training
- Childcare worker qualification
- Special needs school teacher license
Aliases
- Dormitory instructor
- Special needs school dormitory instructor
Related Jobs
- Dorm mother
- Educational consultant
- School counselor
- Special needs school teacher