TEACHER JOB OPENINGS
Adult Education Program

Bridgeport Adult Education Program

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking applicants for a certified teacher for its Adult Education Day program. The program will operate from 8:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Adult Learning Center. It is an alternative program for students currently seeking their high school diploma. All required courses, as well as elective courses will be available to students. Instruction will use self-paced, individualized computer instruction using the Apex Learning Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with individual students in devising sequences of educational experiences that may be expected to lead the students to achievement of their specified goals.
Serves as a resource person to students pursuing individual learning programs.
Meets regularly with students assigned for the purposes of counseling, encouraging and evaluating.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives.
Makes provision for being available to students for conferences outside the instructional day when requested to do so.
Assists the administration in implementing all the policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops such procedures as are necessary for the success of the alternative education program.
Attends staff meetings and maintains reports as required.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Connecticut state teacher certification with the endorsements: Science (030,034), or (026) social studies.
Strong Literacy back round preferred.
Computer proficiency.
Previous experience with alternative programs is an advantage.
Previous experience with on-line course instruction.

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 disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices.”

“The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

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