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Resource Teacher

Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport Public Schools Salary
Bridgeport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025
2024 - 2025 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER (GR K-12)

MULTICULTURAL MAGNET SCHOOL

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 Education PK-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.

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 ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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