3rd Grade Teacher Leave of Absence

• Date Posted: 1/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Half Day School
• Date Available:
  
  04/16/2026

School District 103 is seeking to fill a 3rd grade leave of absence teaching position. Leave will begin on approximately 04/16/2026 through 06/01/2026 (or last day of student attendance).
Additional transition days will be required and arranged between the candidate, teacher and building principal.

Job Summary: Provide self-contained classroom instruction at the 3rd grade level.

• 3+ years teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree
• Candidate must hold a valid Illinois PEL License with Elementary endorsement required
• Meets state's NCLB's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Power Point
• Familiarity with Smart Board technology and tablets a plus
• Strong understanding of balanced literacy approach

• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience assessing student achievement and differentiating instruction
• Experience working with English Language Learners
• Experience working with Google Docs
• Experience supporting children in the use of technology
• An ability to learn new technology tools quickly

• Candidate must hold a valid Illinois teaching Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Elementary Education K-9 endorsement required

Selection Procedure: Administrators review applications on a regular basis and will contact potential candidates for interviews.

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