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Elementary Bilingual

Employer
Bridgeport Public Schools
Location
Bridgeport, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Teaching/ Bilingual

  • Date Posted:
    2/6/2020

  • Location:
    BPS

  • Closing Date:
    OPEN UNTIL FILLED


  • 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR


    Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
    45 Lyon Terrace
    Bridgeport, CT 06604

    PORTUGUESE BILINGUAL TEACHER
    BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS


    RESPONSIBILITIES :
    • Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in the native language of students aligned to Common Core and CELP standards.
    • Plan, organize and provide instruction in verbal and written skills of the native language.
    • Designs effective lessons for English Learners that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems, technology and Sheltered-English strategies
    • Maintains high expectations for behavior that foster a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions and procedures while fostering positive relationships among students
    • Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy for English Learners
    • Plans learning activities to address individual, cultural and language differences among students
    • Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills aligned to the district and state including LASLinks
    • Monitors, evaluates and adjusts instruction based upon 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
    • Performs duties as assigned
    QUALIFICATIONS :
    • Required Certification: 902 Bilingual and Preferred: Elementary Certification
    • Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
    • Candidate must be fluent in Portuguese
    • Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills in English and Portuguese
    • Thorough knowledge of current research and effective teaching practices
    • Demonstrated ability to use assessment and other student data as a means for making instructional decisions.
    • The demonstrated ability to provide consistent attendance and punctuality.
    • Experience in the use of educational technology

    Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract. Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools web site "Human Resources/Jobs" or access the web site address:
    www.bridgeportedu.com/teachers

    "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 Employer."

    02/06/2020

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