Biology Teacher (HS)

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); Vor Ort; USD 51.079 - 107.539; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a Biology Teacher for Grades 9-12 at Bassick High School. The role includes designing lessons that foster problem-solving skills, establishing instructional goals, and developing assessments that balance content knowledge with practical skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a Biology certification and preferably a master's degree, along with three years of successful urban teaching experience. We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage diverse applicants.

Qualifikationen

• Required certification in Biology (030); master's degree preferred.
• Three years of teaching experience in urban settings preferred.
• Experience with educational technology and Science fairs.

Aufgaben

• Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Develop assessments reflecting content knowledge and skills.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Educational technology

Curriculum design

Ausbildung

Biology Certification (030)

Master's degree in Education

Jobbeschreibung

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 Affiantative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.