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MUSIC TEACHER

Bridgeport Public Schools

Bridgeport (CT)

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USD 50,000 - 106,000

Full time

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Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a Music Teacher to provide a supportive learning environment for students to excel artistically and intellectually. The role includes designing interactive lessons, implementing positive behavior standards, and engaging with parents and the community. Preferred candidates will have a master's degree and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

Three years' successful teaching experience in urban settings preferred.
Experience in the use of educational technology.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Provides an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth.
Designs lessons fostering problem-solving and creativity.
Monitors and evaluates students' progress against established goals.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Education

Master's degree preferred

Music certification, Grades PK-12 (049)

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READ SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $50,825.00 - $105,070.00*

Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth.
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.
Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
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 and 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.

2025 - 2026 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

MUSIC TEACHER

READ SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $50,825.00 - $105,070.00*

Responsibilities

Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth.
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.
Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
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 and 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: Music, Grades PK-12 (049); 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 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.

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