SCIENCE TEACHER (GR 8)

Bridgeport Public Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools seeks a Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role emphasizes lesson design, student engagement, and adherence to curriculum while fostering community involvement. Candidates are expected to possess the necessary certifications and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have General Science certification.
• Preferred 3 years teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Experience with local/regional Science fairs is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals reflecting student needs.
• Design lessons focusing on problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress according to curriculum policies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

General Science Certification (034) (234)

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

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GERALDINE JOHNSON SCHOOL

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

• 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 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

SCIENCE TEACHER (GR 8)

GERALDINE JOHNSON SCHOOL

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

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.
• 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 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: General Science (034) (234)
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Experience in local or regional Science fairs
• 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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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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