Job Description
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3 Date Posted: 3/18/2026 Location: Matteson ESD 162 Date Available: 08/2026 MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162 4601 Sauk Trail Richton Park, IL 60474 TITLE: Primary Level Teachers- 3rd Grade QUALIFICATIONS Meets Illinois license requirements Such other qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may deem appropriate REPORTS TO: Building principal PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Teaches assigned programs and curriculum adopted by the Board of Education. Implements the District's philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives by instruction and action. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of academic achievement and behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Develops appropriate lesson plans, utilizes effective instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction when appropriate to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students. Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences so as to best utilize the time required for instruction. Utilizes effective discipline procedures that reflect school guidelines. Maintains the primary responsibility for the maintenance of discipline within the classroom. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to achieve an appropriate learning atmosphere. Inspects the classroom and common areas of the school, such as hallways, cafeteria, etc., for dangerous or unsafe conditions. Supervises students during fire drills, tornado drills and other safety activiti