Bilingual Teacher (Gr 7-8): Language & Literacy

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

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.