3rd Grade Teacher

Duties

JOB TITLE:

Classroom Teacher 3rd grade

LOCATION:

Steger Intermediate Center

SUPERVISOR:
Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Union/Non-Union:
Union

Link:
Teacher's Contract

Link:
Benefit Fact Sheet

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each student ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

* Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

* Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

* Translates lesson plans into learning experiences as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate and timely records, and prepares progress reports.

* Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.

* Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

* Creates and effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

* Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

* Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

* Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
The role requires frequent walking and standing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:

* K-9 endorsement

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:
Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment begins on August 1 each year and ends two weeks after the final day of the academic year for students and teachers.

EVALUATION:
The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.

Salary/Benefits

Link:
Teacher's Contract

Link:
Benefit Fact Sheet

How to Apply

Visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). / Administration / Current Job Openings

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

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Email Address

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School District

www.sd194.org

Position Website

https://_2

City Website

Steger

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/10/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026