SPED Teacher (Grades 1-3) — Vocational Training Focus

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades 1-3 at Madison School. Salary is BA - 6th year, ranging from $51,079 to $107,539, with BEA contract guidance.

The teacher will develop plans, manage a positive classroom, and coordinate with staff to support Individual Education Programs. The role requires CT PK-12 Special Education certification, urban teaching experience preferred, and strong technology use in instruction.

Qualifications

• Connecticut certification for Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 required.
• Master's degree preferred; urban teaching experience desired.
• Experience using educational technology in instruction encouraged.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for students and manage the classroom.
• Provide instruction and assess student progress.
• Develop and implement IEPs with necessary school personnel.
• Plan lessons using technology and instructional aids as appropriate.
• Maintain records and communicate with students about progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Connecticut certification PK-12 (165) Comprehensive Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Three years urban teaching experience preferred

Experience with educational technology

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Gr 1-3)
MADISON SCHOOL
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539

The Special Education teacher is responsible for developing plans for students, managing the classroom environment, providing students with instruction, and assessing students' knowledge, needs, abilities and progress. Responsible when appropriate, for planning and producing presentations which exhibit student work, talent, and/or athletic skills. The Special Education teacher assumes responsibility for the development of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and consults with necessary school personnel to provide appropriate modifications and accommodations as mandated by the student's IEP.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates comprehensive and current knowledge of subject taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the learning/teaching process.
• Demonstrates an awareness and respect for diversity of cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Identifies and sequences goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments, which provide for individual differences.
• Plans and implements the elements of an effective lesson design and develops lesson plans, which incorporate technology and instructional aids appropriate for instruction.
• Aligns assessment with instructional objectives on the basis of the formative assessment.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction on the basis of student questions and performance.
• Communicates with students both individually and collectively about their needs and progress.
• Maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
• Proficient and consistent with use of data to inform instruction.
• Develops and maintains systems for keeping group and individual records.
• Establishes rapport and fosters positive reinforcement.
• We need someone who has an interest in vocational training and taking 10-12 students out to work daily and enjoys working with Intellectually Disabled students in a vocational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Connecticut teaching certification (165)Comprehensive Special EducationPK-12; master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Demonstrates responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, ongoing self-reflection or self-evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

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.