PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (GR K–6)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for grades K-6 at Hall School in Bridgeport. Responsibilities include establishing instructional goals, designing lessons, and applying educational technology. The ideal candidate holds a Physical Education certification and preferably a master's degree, along with three years of urban teaching experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $51,079 to $107,539 depending on experience and qualifications.

Bridgeport Public Schools promotes diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Required Physical Education certification (044) and a master's degree is preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in using educational technology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Maintain standards for behavior and student self-discipline.
• Plan learning activities for individual student differences.
• Administer and evaluate formative and summative assessments.

Skills

Educational technology

Oral communication

Written communication

Human relations

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Physical Education certification (044), PK-12

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (GR K–6)

HALL SCHOOL

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

RESPONISBILITIES:

• 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 provideopportunityfor 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.
• Commitsto 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: Physical Education (044), PK-12; 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 isin 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 Aff. Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.