Dog Handler Job at East Aurora School District, Aurora, IL

  • East Aurora School District
  • Aurora, IL

Job Description

Job Opportunity

East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2025-2026 school year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s) listed below.

Vacancy Notice

Position Title: Pet Handler

Building(s): To be determined

Classification: Per diem

Terms of Employment: $25/hour, up to ½ day, 3 days a week

Immediate Supervisor: Building Administration or Designee

Salary: $25.00/hour

Evaluation Procedures: Annually

Start Date: August 2025

Job ID: 4579

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

2. Knowledge of dog's training and characteristics.

3. Ability to handle dogs in diverse settings.

4. Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

5. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.

Job Description / Responsibilities

1. Attend scheduled training sessions.

2. Transport the therapy dog to facility visits.

3. Accompany therapy dogs during school visits.

4. Familiarize the therapy dog with the facility and staff.

5. Provide support to the therapy dog.

6. Maintain a clean and safe environment, including picking up after the therapy dog.

7. Promote positive relationship between therapy dogs and students/staff.

8. Monitor the behavior and needs of the therapy dog.

9. Manage schedule based on the therapy dog's needs, as well as students' needs.

10. Ensure the therapy dog is well groomed, nails trimmed and is wearing the vest indicating they are part of the EA Paws/Healing Hearts Pet Therapy Program.

11. Follow all district implemented policies and directives from building administration.

12. Wear all district identification as required.

13. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.

14. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.

Application Procedure

Applications should be completed online at Position(s) will remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Immediate start, 3 days per week

Similar Jobs

Calex-Sports-Inc

Tennis and Pickleball Coach Job at Calex-Sports-Inc

 ...Requirements Must be 19+ years old upon applicationCandidates must currently live locally and be available for inperson work.Experience in sports you are applying, coaching, or working with kids is preferred but not requiredEnjoys working with children in a positive and... 

St. Luke's Hospital

Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician Job at St. Luke's Hospital

 ...established health system and one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-eligible Palliative Care physician to complement our growing in-patient and out-patient Palliative Care team. Successful candidates will demonstrate exemplary... 

Pizza Hut

Delivery Driver Job at Pizza Hut

 ...Delivery Driver401 W MICHIGAN AVE, Three Rivers, MIWant to be a Pizza Hut Delivery Driver? Your Gig, Your Schedule, Great Benefits, Great Perks! Apply Now! That's right, we will pay you to drive around in your car-listen to music while delivering great pizza, pasta, wings... 

Aerotek

Repair Technician Job at Aerotek

 ...Job Description Job Description IMMEDIATE REPAIR TECHNICIAN POSITIONS AVAILABLE! ($18-19/HR) Large company with opportunity for...  ...geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and... 

Mike's Flooring & Design Center

Interior Remodel & Renovation Design Project Manager Job at Mike's Flooring & Design Center

 ...This is a permanent, full time position for an experienced residential and commercial Kitchen / Bathroom / Interior Remodel & Renovation Design Project Manager Responsibilities Meet with clients in order to understand the client's objectives and desires Assist...