English Language Arts Teacher (Gr.7-8)

2026 - 2027 School Year Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324 Bridgeport, CT 06604ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER (Gr. 7-8)WALTERSVILLE SCHOOLSTEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539RESPONSIBILITIES: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. Required to teach a high school communications/ethics class. Performs other duties as assigned.