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This is a 7.5 hour per day, 180 day per year Proffessional Technical Paraeducator Veterinary Assisting Program Laboratory Assistant position with benefits at Sno-Isle Skills Center. Anticipated start date is September 8, 2025
Hours for this position are 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
JOB TITLE : Veterinary Assisting Program Laboratory Assistant - Sno-Isle Career Center
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Professional-Technical Paraeducator - MESP
REPORTS TO: Director, Sno-Isle Technical Skills Center
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in the management of Veterinary Assisting Program activities under the guidance of the program instructor. Models integrity, professionalism and teamwork, supervises students for safety and provides instructional support, monitors the skill development of students, maintains classroom and laboratory space organization and tidiness, maintains inventory, facilitates the pick-up of supplies, donations, and other materials, inspects and maintains laboratory equipment, helps to maintain the health, well-being, and safety of the animals in the care of the program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist instructor with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist instructor with monitoring and managing student behavior and progress; share observations with instructor and other professional staff, as required.
• Assist instructor with implementation of various strategies to address diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide administrative & clerical tasks and general classroom assistance for staff, which may include collection and data entry of information, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
• Facilitate completion of student projects/activities.
• Assist students with various lab and technical needs (tools, equipment, animal care, medical procedures, diagnostic procedures, facility maintenance and communication)
• Assist with appropriate and specific competency checkoffs as directed by instructor.
• Assist in managing second year students as needed and while instructor focuses on the first-year students, and vice versa as required
• Maintain books, tools, classroom & laboratory equipment, medical supplies, including checking books/equipment/lockers/items in and out.
• Perform Inventory of program resources/equipment; assist in ordering and managing classroom & laboratory resources and consumables as needed.
• Maintain overall classroom & laboratory sanitation & organization.
• Model and enforce laboratory safety and use of PPE; perform SDS management and maintenance.
• Assist in managing animal waste, maintaining cleaning & disinfection protocols as needed.
• Foster a welcoming and safe environment for students.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as needed.
• Perform scheduled equipment software updates and facilitate completion of maintenance schedule for specialty equipment, including but not limited to microscopes, autoclaves, cages, kennels, diagnostic monitors, and laboratory equipment
• Participate in meetings and training for the purpose of sharing information, improving the employee skills and knowledge, implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Comply with District Policies.
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified, , including working 10-12 hours on weekend days and occasional holidays when animals are at the school & requiring care, and students are on campus for ward care. Schedule to be determined based on animal availability and attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of veterinary related processes and procedures, related tools, and specialized equipment..
• Ability to develop effective procedures and processes to be conducted in a veterinary hospital or clinic.
• Ability to develop effective procedures and processes to be implemented in an automotive shop.
• Ability, desire and aptitude to work with high school age students.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information.
• Ability to write and document technical information.
• Ability to work in a noisy/busy veterinary environment.
• Skill and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with students, supervisors, staff and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to develop positive, amenable relationships with staff, students, and public.
• Skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to successfully write routine documents using correct format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain trust and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Skill in effective organization and efficiency.
• Skill in accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible with schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of math, spelling, and reading.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team situation and with various community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability and/or previous experience effectively dealing with student behavior.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to strengthen industry -related competencies.
• Ability and willingness to work with and around various species of animal patients, patient behaviors and medical needs.
• Ability and willingness to work with and around various pieces of specialty veterinary equipment, tools, and assorted chemicals.
• Ability to demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication skills and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the physical job requirements of a veterinary hospital setting with or without reasonable accommodation, including utilizing adequate physical strength for lifting animal patients, lifting bales of hay, lifting and sorting bags of animal feeds, and other duties which may require lifting/pulling/pushing relate to this position.
• Ability to work at heights up to 8 feet using a ladder to maintain storage of equipment.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) or have obtained an associate's (or higher) degree or have successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
• Possession of a current OSHA 10 safety training certification or completion of assigned training within 30 days of hire..
• Possession of a current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness and ability to achieve within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Washington Driver's License, with acceptable driving record.

Experience:

• Experience working in a veterinary hospital/clinic/research facility.
• Experience working with high school aged students, preferred.
• Experience training others, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Professional Technical Paraeducator Veterinary Assisting Laboratory Assistant -
Sno-Isle Career Center
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Crouching
X
Kneeling/Crawling
X
Stooping
X
Twisting Knees
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Twisting Waist
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Twisting Neck
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
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Leg/Foot Use
X
Reaching
X
Handling/Grasping
X
Fingering/Feeling
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Pushing/Pulling
X
Lifting/Carrying
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Talking
X
Hearing
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Vision
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Near Acuity
X
Far Acuity
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Depth Perception
X
Color Vision
X
Field of Vision
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Smell
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Work Outdoors
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Work Indoors
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Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1319), , Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), , and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) Address: 9001 Airport Road