Assistant to Work with Student and their Service Dog
About The Position
As a designated Assistant for one of our students, you will have the opportunity to facilitate the successful integration of their daily school, work, and community experiences alongside their service dog. We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about supporting the success of our student's use of their service dog in all aspects of their experience at school and work. About the Position: The Assistant will work across a variety of settings, including classrooms, vocational settings, therapy areas, and the larger community with the student and their service dog. The care you provide enables the student to access their education, work experiences, and community inclusion trips through promoting the safety and management of our student's service dog. Experience working with students with special needs is a plus!
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with special needs is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Assisting our student with working on her goals around managing/ handling her service dog this would include: ensure control of the student's service dog, including holding the leash at all times
- transitioning throughout the daily schedule
- ensuring all necessary supplies and support for the dog are available and ready
- communication with the family around needed supplies for the dog
- accompanying the student and dog into the community during community trips and vocational activities
- communication with the family, school, and district regarding any changes in the schedule (holidays, professional development days, snow days, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
