About the Opportunity
Lead one of Connecticut's largest and most diverse school districts.
Bridgeport Public Schools, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, seeks an innovative, visionary, and dedicated educational leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of Connecticut's largest and most diverse school districts and to help shape the future of public education for approximately 20,000 students.
Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and a vibrant, culturally rich community located along Long Island Sound. The city is conveniently positioned within Fairfield County, approximately 60 miles from New York City, and provides access to leading universities, healthcare institutions, cultural organizations, businesses, and community partners.
Bridgeport Public Schools serves students from prekindergarten through Grade 12 and adult education across approximately 36 campuses and specialized programs. The district employs more than 1,300 classroom teachers and a broad team of administrators, support professionals, paraprofessionals, and operational staff committed to helping every student thrive.
The district's schools include comprehensive high schools, neighborhood elementary and middle schools, magnet programs, alternative educational settings, and specialized learning opportunities. Signature programs include the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center, Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Multi-Magnet High School, Central Magnet High School, and a growing range of career, technical, bilingual, multilingual, and special education programs.
Bridgeport Public Schools is committed to creating a culturally responsive, high-performing learning environment in which students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and civically.