MATH TEACHER (GR 9-12)

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

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Math Teacher for grades 9-12 at Harding High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role demands expertise in instructional goals, creative lesson design, and student evaluation. A master's degree and certification in Math are preferred, along with experience in urban settings and educational technology.

The salary, based on the Bridgeport Education Association contract, ranges from $51,079 to $107,539, depending on experience. This is a commitment to equitable education practices, emphasizing community engagement.

Qualifications

• Required certification in Math (029, 229); master's degree preferred.
• Three years’ teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Educational technology

Communication skills

Problem-solving

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

MATH TEACHER (GR 9-12) - HARDING HIGH 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 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.