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

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