GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a General Science Teacher for Central High School (grades 9-12) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is listed with a BA - 6th year salary ranging from $51,079 to $107,539 under the BEA contract and requires state certification in General Science.

The ideal candidate will design engaging lessons, integrate educational technology, and use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.

Qualifications

• Required General Science certification (034, 234).
• Urban teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with science fairs.
• Proficiency in educational technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

Educational technology

Science fairs experience

Oral and written communication

Urban teaching experience

Education

General Science certification (034, 234)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

CENTRAL HS

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: General Science (034, 234)
• 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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.