<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Join HPS & REPRESENT</p> <p>Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.</p> <p>HPS has career opportunities of all kinds, in all of our schools. Come represent your community, your culture, and what's possible for our beautiful and capable students. When you work here, it's not just about making a living…it's about making a difference. And you don't just earn a paycheck…you earn lifelong respect.</p> <p>Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary Range: $62,120 to $109,872 </li><li>Shortage Area Sign-On Incentive: $5,000 </li><li>HPS Graduate Bonus: $2,500 for HPS graduates hired as full-time teachers (initial hire only) </li><li>National Board Certification Bonus: $3,500 annually </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,050 annually </li><li>Residency Differential: 3% for teachers living in Hartford </li><li>Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance </li><li>5 Personal days per year; 17 Sick days per year </li><li>Life insurance (1.5x base salary) </li><li>Loan forgiveness (State & Federal) </li><li>Access to Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program </li><li>7-Hour teacher work day </li><li>New teacher induction </li><li>In-school mentor support </li><li>Employee perks (reduced tuition, discounted tickets, store discounts, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Salary: Pay will be commensurate with experience, educational level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Teachers' (HFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. Shortage Area Starting Salaries for SY2526:</p> <ul> <li>$62,120 with a bachelor's degree (no experience) </li><li>$70,110 with a master's degree (no experience) </li><li>++ $5,000 Shortage Area Sign-On Incentive </li></ul> <p>To learn more about the new HFT collective bargaining agreement please click here.</p> <p>Education & Certification Requirements: Candidates must have a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and must also possess and maintain the certification and/or licensure requirements for this position as established by the Connecticut state statutes.</p> <p>Application Procedure: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.</p> <p>Want to learn more about opportunities in HPS? Join one of our monthly virtual information sessions.</p>