BIOLOGY TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,079 - 107,539; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a qualified Biology Teacher for grades 9-12 at Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT. The role involves establishing instructional goals, designing engaging lessons, and monitoring student progress.

The ideal candidate should have a Biology certification and experience in teaching, preferably in an urban setting. Competitive salary based on the Bridgeport Education Association's contract.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Biology (030).
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with educational technology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establishes instructional goals and objectives.
• Designs creative problem-solving lessons.
• Monitors student progress and behavior.

Skills

Biology certification (030)

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

2026-2027 School Year, Bridgeport Public Schools, Human Resources Department, 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324, Bridgeport, CT 06604

BIOLOGY TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

BASSICK HIGH SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students.
• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• 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: Biology (030); master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Experience in local or regional Science fairs
• Experience in the use of educational technology
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

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 Affciative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.