High School General Science Teacher: Real-World Problem Solver

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

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.