Innovative General Science Teacher, Grades 7–8 (Urban)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a General Science Teacher for grades 7 and 8 at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The position offers a BA-6th Year step with a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience and district contract. Responsibilities include standards-based lesson design, assessments, and engaging students, with collaboration across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Certification: General Science (034) (234).
• Three years’ 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.

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

Oral and written communication

Urban teaching experience

Education

General Science certification (034) (234)

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a General Science Teacher for grades 7 and 8 at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The position offers a BA-6th Year step with a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience and district contract. Responsibilities include standards-based lesson design, assessments, and engaging students, with collaboration across staff and families.