Technology/Aviation Education Teacher (HS)

Bridgeport Public Schools•Bridgeport, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeport Public Schools is hiring a Technology Education Teacher for Bassick High School for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will establish and adjust instructional goals to reflect district and school goals, curriculum policies, and students’ knowledge, skills, and progress at the secondary level. They will design lessons that develop problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills through authentic, real-world problems; maintain standards for behavior that foster self-discipline and positive relationships; and plan learning activities that address individual student differences. The teacher will develop, administer, and evaluate formative and summative assessments that balance content knowledge and problem-solving skills, and monitor student progress in relation to curriculum, policies, goals, and objectives. The role includes teaching within the school’s Tango Flight aviation program, which prepares students with technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry credentials for aviation careers. The teacher will also encourage and maintain parent and community involvement in instruction, involve parents in assessing students’ progress and needs, pursue ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Required certification in Technology Education (047) or Trade and Occupation (098).
At least six months of 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, a large-format substrate cutter, and an HD-7700 Ultima Spiral Binding System.
Experience using educational technology.
Proficiency with Adobe Design Standard CS6, Versaworks Production, Xerox Freeflow, Command workstation, Centreware Internet Services, and Fiery server.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Proficiency in CS (Web Design and Computer Science).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Seven years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives to reflect district and school goals, curriculum policies, and students’ knowledge, skills, and progress.
Design lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
Establish and maintain behavior standards that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
Commit to ongoing professional development in the content area and pedagogy.
Plan learning activities to address individual differences among students.
Develop, administer, and evaluate formative and summative assessments balancing content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Monitor and evaluate student progress in relation to district and school curriculum, policies, and planned goals and objectives.
Teach within the school’s Tango Flight aviation program, preparing students with technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry credentials for aviation careers.
Encourage, secure, and maintain parent and community involvement in support of instruction.
Involve parents in assessing their children’s progress and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.