Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

UPDATED JOB POSTING-VET TECHNICIAN/TEACHER

.4 ANIMAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Full Time SY 2023-2024)

(Vet Technician-UPDATED)

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105758)

Start Date: April 2023 (Spring)-Full Time SY 23-24

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or veterinary clinic on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator and Department Chair in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

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OPENINGS/VACANCIES

VETERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4091353)

Start Date: Immediately

BACKGROUND:

Veterinarians work at animal hospitals and clinics but may also work as a staff Veterinarian at a zoo, ranch, farm, stable, aquarium or laboratory to provide routine animal care. They are experts in diseases that impact animals and use their knowledge of animal anatomy to identify and correct health issues. Veterinarians develop care plans for animals and teach pet owners how to help their animal recover. They order lab tests, assist in births, perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions, stitch up wounds and cure infections among other procedures. Veterinarians may also perform humane euthanizations and comfort grieving pet owners.

VETERINARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide veterinary medical clinical care under the terms of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to teaching program animals and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Apply current standards of care in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat sick or injured animals in our teaching programs and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Perform basic soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgical procedures at our on-campus facility.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones. This will include animals on campus as well as patients from within our community.
Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans
Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care
Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials
Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret the resulting images
Establish or carry out quarantine or testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans or to other animals according to established government regulations
Humanely euthanize animals in situations they see fit such as in the case of a terminal illness.
Oversee the overall operation and management of the Veterinary Science Center
Responsible for overseeing the safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations in regard to drug storage

VETERINARY SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or Veterinary Science Center on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Collaborating with community partners, higher education institutions, and local industry.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbooks and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
To organize and co-chair Program Advisory meetings of the department.
To submit all department purchase order requests.
To submit all department facility maintenance requests.
To hold department meetings with the cooperating teacher(s) in their program and related classes.
To prepare and submit a budget request for their department each year.
To keep accurate inventory of all department equipment.
To upkeep and maintain department equipment and facilities.
To actively participate and cooperate in a positive manner in the yearly “Fall Show.”
To develop and maintain relationships with businesses related industries to keep the program division current with industry standards.
To supervise students working on school grounds and those participating in the “Early Release” Cooperative Education Program.
To take all reasonable steps necessary to insure the safe and efficient operations of their department.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Works in collaboration with the Animal Science Department Chair to build vocational programming.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105757)

Start Date: August 2023 (Fall)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching schedule will include Physics and Chemistry. May also include one of oceanography.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist students with placement, career counseling, and matriculation to post-secondary opportunity.
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.

.4 ANIMAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Full Time SY 2023-2024)

(Vet Technician-UPDATED)

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105758)

Start Date: April 2023 (Spring)-Full Time SY 23-24

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or veterinary clinic on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator and Department Chair in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

Student Services

Activities and Athletics

Many Neighbors Will be Warmer this Winter Thanks to BA Generosity

To kick off the new year, the Class of 2026 organized a coat drive to collect gently used winter jackets to help our neighbors. The class officers are excited to announce that we collected 89 winter coats! Many thanks to all who donated!

These coats will benefit men, women, and children and will be distributed in the coming weeks. Winter coats will be delivered to:

Samaritan House, Taunton

Samaritan House is a sober transitional homeless shelter for men and women in Taunton, Massachusetts. In addition to shelter, the program offers a wide range of supportive services including assessment, job skills training, budgeting information, and access to mental health and other needed services.

Fall River Women’s Residential Rehabilitation Service, Fall River

The Fall River RRS Program provides 28 beds for women with substance use disorders and their infants. The Program is located in a three-story building which provides a comfortable, sober, home-like environment. Residents participate in the program from three to twelve months as they work on developing recovery skills and support systems. Residents are also assisted with obtaining employment, entitlements, parenting skills, and living and coping skills as well as finding appropriate housing prior to discharge.

Sister Rose’s House, New Bedford

Sister Rose’s House is an emergency shelter for men that is staffed twenty-four hours a day. The program offers a wide range of supportive services including assessment, job skills training, budgeting information, and access to mental health and other needed services. The goal of Sr. Rose House is to help our clients to gain long term sustainability while working on the current issues that lead to their homelessness.

Old Colony YMCA, Brockton

The Old Colony YMCA provides services and programs specifically designed to empower children, adults, and families to make positive change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. The YMCA offers outreach, shelter, assessment, and individualized treatment to strengthen families and ensure youth have a long-term system of support and resources. Families served are from the cities/towns of Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Attleboro

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Attleboro is dedicated to serving the needy in our communities. The St. Vincent de Paul District Clothing Store is open once each month for free distribution of donated clothing items (new or used). Families served are from the towns of Attleboro, North Attleborough, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Norton and Mansfield.

There is a clipboard in the library media center and one in the main office. Thank you.

Fourth Annual National News Literacy Week: Jan. 23-27, 2023

What is National News Literacy Week?

“This annual event underscores the vital role of news literacy in a democracy and provides audiences with the knowledge, tools and abilities to become more news-literate. It also aims to inspire news consumers, educators and students to practice news literacy and to strengthen trust in news media by reinforcing the role of credible journalism. The week is presented by the News Literacy Project and The E.W. Scripps Company.”

The slogan for this year: “Stop the flood of misinformation.”

Tools for Everyone https://newslit.org/for-everyone/

The News Literacy Project offers several free resources for the public, including an e-learning platform, an app, a new podcast, shareable tips, tools, quizzes and an annual news literacy event. Check them out!

Visit the site: NewsLiteracyWeek.org

“Mindlessly sharing misinformation can be harmful to others and to our society. Help stop the flood of misinformation. Remember to check your facts and verify information online. Care before you share. Join the movement this National News Literacy Week, Jan. 24-28, 2022. Go to NewsLiteracyWeek.org.

News Literacy Project

National News Literacy Week PSA: Stop the Flood.

In 2023, let’s resolve to stop the flood of misinformation and care before we share. National #NewsLiteracyWeek, presented by the News Literacy Project and The E.W. Scripps Company, is Jan. 23-27. Find out how to get engaged at NewsLiteracyWeek.org