Math Teacher (Gr.7-8)

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,079 - 107,539; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Mathematics Teacher for grades 7-8 at Waltersville School in Bridgeport. Responsibilities include designing lessons that foster problem-solving skills and maintaining standards of behavior among students.

Ideal candidates should hold a required certification in Mathematics with a master’s degree preferred and have at least three years of successful teaching experience, preferably in urban settings. Offering a salary range from $51,079 to $107,539 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Certification required for Math education (029, 229).
• Master's degree is preferred for this position.
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Proficient in educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals and adjust them as necessary.
• Design lessons that promote problem-solving and creativity.
• Maintain behavior standards to foster positive relationships.
• Plan learning activities for individual differences among students.
• Develop and evaluate formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress in line with curriculum policies.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Mathematics Knowledge

Communication Skills

Educational Technology

Education

Master's Degree (preferred)

Certification in Math (029, 229)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324, Bridgeport, CT 06604

MATHEMATICS TEACHER (GR 7-8)

WALTERSVILLE 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.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• 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: Math, (029, 229); master’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

*This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

*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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.