SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (GR 9-12)

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

Job summary

Sylvania, Bridgeport Public Schools, is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for grades 9-12 at Harding High School. Responsibilities include setting instructional goals, designing lessons, and evaluating student progress. The position requires a Connecticut Social Studies certification and a preferred Master’s degree along with teaching experience.

The salary range is $51,079.00 - $107,539.00, commensurate with experience. This position also emphasizes ongoing professional development and community involvement in education.

Qualifications

• Required Connecticut certification: Social Studies (026).
• 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 skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals to reflect student needs.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Maintain standards for student behavior.
• Plan activities for different student needs.
• Evaluate students’ progress against curriculum goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Educational technology

Behavior management

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Connecticut certification: Social Studies (026)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (GR 9-12)

HARDING 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.
• 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 Connecticut certification: Social Studies (026). 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.