Job Description:
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 childrens progress and needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required certification: Technology Education (047); masters 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.