 As current BPS employees retire or move out of the District, it must be our focus to seek and actively recruit highly qualified, effective candidates for every vacancy.
 Every candidate, upon hire, must hold the appropriate certification and endorsements for the position for which they are hired.
 Furthermore, the desired candidates must have a commitment to life-long learning and the willingness to actively participate in professional learning communities.

o Certified staff must be solution-focused and work effectively with colleagues o They must have the aptitude for gathering data and analyzing that data to improve their effectiveness o Classified staff must have a commitment to continuous improvement as they support the operational and instructional needs of the system o All new hires must have a capacity and a commitment to using and fostering the use of technology o The common denominator among all candidates is an unwavering commitment to the success of all students as well as a dedication to meeting the differentiated needs of student groups, including special education,
English Language Learners, and highly capable individuals

The City of Bridgeport is the home of 144,000 residents
It’s the fifth largest city in New England
Close to New York City and Boston
Located along the Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River
The city is made up of 70 distinct neighborhoods and districts
Several Colleges and Universities in close proximity
The city is rich in culture with museums, parks, musical theaters, a zoo and an arena that host concerts and sporting events

Bridgeport is located on the Metro-North commuter line, which offers daily train service to New York City, and regional service to other areas in Connecticut
CT Transit offers express and local bus service Monday through Saturday, with limited service on Sundays
Bridgeport and the Port Jefferson Ferry offer service from
Bridgeport to Long Island, NY., Monday-Sunday with a total trip time of 1 hour and 15 minutes

• The University of
Bridgeport -The fastest growing four-year University in the area. The University offers more than 125 career-oriented programs, many of which benefit from industry connections unique to the region.
• Housatonic Community College-
A two-year public community college that offers Associate Degree programs in preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.
• St. Vincent’s College-
A four-year Catholic College and leader in quality health and Science education.

• Yale Universityis the largest research university with a wide array of programs, located in
New Haven, Connecticut.
• Southern Universityis a big commuter school and is one of four state universities in Connecticut. Southern has 69 u ndergraduate degree programs and 45 graduate degree programs.
• University of New Havenis a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education.
• Fairfield University-
A Catholic University that promotes a sense of social responsibility, and making sure all students embrace and develop their full creative, intellectual potential.
• Sacred Heart Universityis the second-largest
Catholic university in New England. The University comprises five distinct colleges and offers more than
55 degree programs.

• Boston Universityis a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of
Boston and programs around the world.
• Harvard Universityis a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
• NYUis an American research university based in New York City. NYU is organized into more than 20 schools, colleges, and institutes.
• Cornell Universityis a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. The university is broadly organized into seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions at its main Ithaca campus.

Bridgeport Public Schools' 2013-14 breakdown of minority students and minority professional staff:
Student Race/Ethnicity: 89.9% minority
Professional Staff (Teachers and
Administrators): 26% minority
As a result, Bridgeport Public
Schools has a crucial need to increase the diversity of its teaching force, particularly in the crucial
STEM fields (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) that are needed to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package to match for the best and brightest!
o We strive at offering growth opportunities to our employees o Full Benefit Package (e.g. dental at no cost to the employee, vision, medical, etc.); life insurance at no cost to the employee o Longevity Pay Incentive after completing years of service as outlined in collective bargaining agreements o Pension Plan

o 403B and 457 Plans (no employer match contribution) o
Credit Union o Salary Incentives for Advanced Degrees (certified staff only) o
Tuition Reimbursement for Non-Certified Staff o 10% discount for educational purposes at University of
Bridgeport which includes family members o
Student loan forgiveness for certified staff only through the federal government o Support for first year teachers we offer: Mentoring via
TEEM through the Connecticut State Department of
Education o Health and Wellness Program with Breast Cancer
Awareness, Flu Shot clinics, Zumba fitness, Yoga, Biggest winner contest, Weight loss and much more

Who are our students?
o Exceeding 20,000 students in over 40 schools, including neighborhood, choice, and magnet o More than 50 languages spoken o 43.5% from non-English speaking homes o A mix of both suburban and city students

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander (0.11%),
0.11%
American Indian
Two or More or Alaska Native
Races (0.51%),
Asian (2.78%),
0.51%
(0.35%), 0.35%
2.78%
Hispanic/Latino of any race
(49.06%), 49.06%
Black or African
American (37.98%),
37.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native (0.35%)
Asian (2.78%)
Black or African American
(37.98%)
White (9.22%)
Hispanic/Latino of any race (49.06%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Two or More
Races (0.51%)
White (9.22%),
9.22%

The Division of Human Resources actively recruits for positions through a wide range of advertising venues.
The current system,
Applitrack, enables the District to post open positions, including job descriptions and salary ranges.
For the 2014-2015 school year,
Human Resources will post all vacancies with a close date or an initial screening date to notify candidates of deadlines when applying for positions. Per the association contracts, Human Resources will post all vacancies for continuing positions for a minimum of 5 days.
Applicants inquiring about the application process may be directed to the
Bridgeport Public Schools’ website at WWW.BRIDGEPORTEDU.COM
On the Human Resources’ page, all applicants must complete the Online
Application through WWW.APPLITRACK.COM/BRIDGEPORT/ONLINEAPP/
Directions on required documentation as well as the ability to print our applications both certified and non-certified are then made available.

ARC Program – An intense teacher program with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to enter the teaching profession – for more information visit the higher education department.
NASDTEC Interstate agreement with 30 other states
– an applicant may qualify based on
Information at and click on fact sheets – fact sheet number 106