MATH TEACHER (GR 7-8)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Mathematics Teacher for grades 7-8 at Claytor School to inspire rigor and curiosity. The teacher will plan lessons, use technology, assess progress, and foster safe, inclusive classrooms.

The position is salary-step, with a BA at 6th year and a salary range from $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience. Certification in Math required; master's preferred; urban teaching experience desired.

Qualifications

• Certification in Math required.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience with educational technology and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals aligned with district goals and student needs.
• Design lessons that promote problem-solving, creativity, and communication.
• Maintain classroom behavior standards and foster positive relationships.
• Plan activities addressing individual differences in learners.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor student progress against curriculum goals.
• Involve parents and community members in supporting instruction.
• Communicate progress and student needs to families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teacher certification

Urban school experience

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

MATH TEACHER (GR 7-8)
CLAYTOR 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 isin accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and 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.