Middle School Special Ed Teacher — $5k Signing Bonus

Achievement First; Connecticut; On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Service-hour stipend

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Achievement First in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2027-28 school year to deliver high-quality instruction, support diverse learners, and foster an inclusive classroom culture. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching certification, and experience with K-12 students; full-time schedule with a salary range of $50,600–$89,989.

AF offers a comprehensive benefits package, a signing bonus, a service-hour stipend, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• GPA 3.0 preferred.
• GPA 2.5–3.0 may be considered with additional recommendations.
• Experience working with K-12 students required.
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment that motivates students to meet ambitious goals.
• Deliver engaging instruction aligned to curriculum standards and student needs.
• Implement unit and lesson plans collaboratively developed with grade‑level and content teams.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Utilize interim assessment and classroom performance data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Establish and maintain strong classroom culture through consistent expectations, routines, and relationships.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families to support student success.
• Collaborate with coaches, department leaders, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practice and leadership skills.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, collaborative planning, and data analysis sessions.
• Seek and implement feedback to continuously improve instructional effectiveness.
• Contribute positively to school‑wide initiatives and community culture.
• Exemplify Achievement First’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

K-12 teaching experience

Special Education

Classroom management

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Achievement First in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2027-28 school year to deliver high-quality instruction, support diverse learners, and foster an inclusive classroom culture. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching certification, and experience with K-12 students; full-time schedule with a salary range of $50,600–$89,989.

AF offers a comprehensive benefits package, a signing bonus, a service-hour stipend, and opportunities for professional