Math Teacher (GR. 9-12)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Math Teacher for Central High School in Bridgeport for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will be responsible for establishing instructional goals, designing lessons that foster problem-solving skills, and evaluating student progress in accordance with district standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a required certification for Math and preferably a master’s degree, along with three years of successful teaching experience in urban settings. Salary ranges from $51,079 to $107,539 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience using educational technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals to reflect student needs.
• Design lessons that promote problem-solving and creativity.
• Evaluate students’ progress according to district curriculum.

Skills

Educational technology

Oral and written communication

Human relations skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Required certification: Math (029, 229)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

MATH TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

Central High School

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079.00 - $107,539.00*

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-solver, 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 in 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.