Bilingual Teacher (Gr. 7-8)

Sylvania; Bridgeport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Bilingual Teacher (Grades 7-8) to provide instruction in English and students’ native language, closely aligned with the regular curriculum. The teacher will design lessons and assessments, track progress, and involve families to support student growth.

Requirements include Bilingual certification and a master’s degree preferred, with relevant urban teaching experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (902) certification required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in the native language of students. Instruction shall be closely related to and coordinated with the regular instruction program.
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in verbal and written skills of the native language.
• Design lessons ng, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems that provide opportunity for problem-solving.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

Bilingual (902) certification; Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology proficiency

Job description

2026 – 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

BILINGUAL TEACHER (GR 7-8)

CESAR BATALLA SCHOOL STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079.00 - $107,539.00*

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in the native language of students. Instruction shall be closely related to and coordinated with the regular instruction program.
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in verbal and written skills of the native language.
• Designs lessons ng, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems that provide opportunity for problem-solving.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required certification: Bilingual (902); Master's degree preferred.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

*This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Aff…