Math Teacher (GR. 9-12)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools seeks a Math Teacher (Grades 9-12) at Central High School. The position follows the district's step/salary schedule (BA - 6th year) with a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539.

The ideal candidate will design lessons that promote problem-solving and real-world connections, assess student progress, and collaborate with parents and the community. Certification in Math is required; a master's degree is preferred and urban teaching experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Certification in Math: (029, 229) required; master's degree preferred.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience using educational technology; strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts instructional goals reflecting district goals and student needs.
• Designs lessons that promote problem-solving, creativity, and real-world connections.
• Maintains behavior standards to foster self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Plans activities addressing individual differences among students.
• Engages in ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates formative and summative assessments.
• Monitors student progress relative to curriculum policies and goals.
• Encourages parental and community involvement in instruction.
• Involves parents in assessing their child’s progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Educational technology

Communication skills

Human relations

Urban teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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-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

Additional Notes

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical and cognitive demands that 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 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.