Veterinary Science Instructor

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo regionand provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with schooldistrictsand the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education,career learning, andeducatordevelopment, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We arecurrentlyseekinga Veterinary Science Instructor at the KRESA Career Connect Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Develop innovative instructional strategies tailored to animal health and veterinary science curriculum standards
• Partner with the Career Connect team and industry leaders to prepare state-of-the-art equipment, specific to your instructional area and related career field(s)
• Foster interdisciplinary learning by designing cross-program projects that expose students to diverse career pathways
• Play an integral role in recruitment efforts and promotional campaigns
• Design engaging lessons leveraging the Career Connect Campus environment
• Prepare students for industry credentials in animal health
• Engage in instructional coaching for professional development
• Design effective assessments to monitor student progress
• Fulfill all necessary documentation requirements mandated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and uphold instructional reliability
• Collaborate with the Career Connect team on multifaceted projects to support operations of the Career Connect Campus
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels with students, parents/guardians, KRESA CTE staff, school counselors, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance to uphold instructional consistency and reliability
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Qualified candidates will hold one of the following State of Michigan certifications:

• Must hold State Secondary Provisional Certification with the CIP code endorsement appropriate to CTE courses in the pathways listed above
• Must be able to qualify for Annual Career Authorization which includes having two years (4,000 hours) of current, industry-related experience in the last ten years.
• Required to have or ability to obtain upon hiring:
  Elanco Veterinary Medical Application Certification
• Preferred:
  Licensed Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative, equitable and innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Works in a team-oriented fashion
• Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Practices safe work habits
• Uses equipment and material properly

This is a 10-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $48,490 and $102,353.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within asupportive and caring culture centered around ourvalues of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

Notice of Non-discrimination:
It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy:
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