Teacher - CTE Animal Science​/Vet Science; SY

Teacher - CTE Animal Science / Vet Science (26-27 SY)

Dayton Public Schools, Dunbar High School – Dayton, Ohio. Final date to receive applications:
Mar 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC).

Position:
Animal Science (Vet Science) CTE Teacher

Reports To:

Executive Principal

Location:

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Salary:
Refer to DEA Schedule
F.L.S.A Status:
Exempt

Under the general supervision of the Executive Principal and Director of Pathways, plan and implement appropriate teaching and learning strategies for the Animal Science pathway. This role focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum—including Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR), Animal Science and Technology, Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition and Management, and Veterinary Science—to prepare students for careers in the veterinary and animal sciences industries.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related academic or technical subject area is preferred.
• Certification:
  Valid Ohio teaching license for high school grades (e.g., 4-12, 7-12, or Career-Technical license in Agriculture) or the ability to obtain.
• Experience:
  
  Three to five years or more of industry experience in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, or agricultural science is preferred.
• Driver Certification:
  Ability to obtain Ohio School Van Driver Certification for transporting students to field trips or CTSO activities.
• Background Check:
  Must pass a criminal background check and comply with drug‑free workplace rules.

• Instructional Delivery:
  Create engaging hands‑on lessons aligned with Ohio Career-Technical content standards for veterinary science, animal management, and AFNR.
• Technical Training:
  Instruct students in veterinary pharmacology, radiology imaging techniques, principles of surgery, and safe laboratory skills.
• Animal Care & Husbandry:
  Teach responsible animal management principles, including nutrition, breeding programs, facility design, and general care practices for both companion and production animals.
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Guide students in humanely handling, restraining, and examining animals to evaluate general health conditions and interpret behavioral patterns.
• Safety & Biosecurity:
  Implement and enforce protocols for biosecurity to prevent cross‑site contamination and ensure food safety and animal welfare.
• Professional Readiness:
  Integrate 21st‑century employability skills, leadership development through FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs into daily instruction.
• Student Assessment:
  Analyze student data from formative and summative assessments to differentiate instruction and ensure mastery of technical competencies.

• Veterinary Medical Knowledge:
  Mastery of animal anatomy, physiology, disease causes/symptoms, and preventative health management.
• Scientific Inquiry:
  Proficiency in teaching inquiry‑based research, statistical methods, and the application of technology in animal information systems.
• Industry Compliance:
  Knowledge of legal compliance, ethics, and professionalism within the veterinary and agricultural industries.

• Frequent standing/walking for extended periods in a classroom, lab, or animal facility environment.
• Repetitive motions such as bending, reaching, stretching, and kneeling.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 lbs.
• Work is performed in classroom and animal lab settings; subject to frequent interruptions and exposure to animals and biological materials.

• School District:
  Dayton Public Schools
• Address: 200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: 937‑225‑4598
• Email: bonnie.terry

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.