ELA Teacher for Grades 7-8 with Ethics Class

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools seeks an English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-8 at Claytor Magnet Academy. The role focuses on standards-aligned instruction, problem solving, and authentic communication in a culturally diverse urban setting.

The successful candidate will have ELA certification, relevant urban teaching experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Salary ranges from BA-6th year levels per district contract.

Qualifications

• Certification: English/Language Arts (017/102)
• Three years’ teaching in urban settings preferred
• Experience using educational technology in classroom
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts instructional goals reflecting district and school objectives.
• Designs lessons that promote problem solving, creativity, and real-world communication.
• Sets clear behavioral standards to foster self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Pursues ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Plans activities addressing diverse student needs.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates formative and summative assessments.
• Monitors student progress per district curriculum and goals.
• Involves parents and community members to support instruction.
• Involves parents in assessing student progress and needs.
• Required to teach a high school communications/ethics class.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Educational technology experience

Three years teaching experience

Urban teaching experience

Education

Master's degree preferred

English/Language Arts certification

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools seeks an English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-8 at Claytor Magnet Academy. The role focuses on standards-aligned instruction, problem solving, and authentic communication in a culturally diverse urban setting.

The successful candidate will have ELA certification, relevant urban teaching experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Salary ranges from BA-6th year levels per district contract.