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

LIGHTING & SOUND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER (Gr. 9-12)

HARDING HIGH SCHOOL
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress at the secondary level
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 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: Technology Education (047); master's degree preferred
Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
At least six months successful experience as a business employee
Demonstrated skill and dexterity in working with business machines and equipment, including Xerox digital reproduction equipment, Versacam vs-540, Versacam 540I, Large format substrate cutter, HD-7700 Ultima Spiral Binding System
Experience in the use of educational technology
Proficiency with the following computer applications: Adobe Design standard CS6, Versaworks Production, Xerox Freeflow, Command workstation, Centreware Internet Services, Fiery server.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills
Special Requirements: Proficient in CS (Web Design and Computer Science)

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

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.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.