Overview

Category:instructional
Median Salary:$65,000
Education Required:masters
Growth Outlook:growing
Student Interaction:indirect student

Key Responsibilities

  • Observe and provide feedback on teaching
  • Model effective instructional strategies
  • Lead professional development workshops
  • Analyze student achievement data
  • Support curriculum implementation
  • Facilitate professional learning communities

A Day in the Life

  • Classroom observations and feedback sessions
  • Co-teaching and modeling lessons
  • One-on-one teacher coaching meetings
  • Data analysis and action planning
  • Professional development preparation
  • Curriculum resource curation
  • Leadership team meetings

Education & Certification Path

1
Bachelor's degree in Education
2
Successful teaching experience (5+ years)
3
Master's degree in Education or Curriculum
4
Coaching certification or training

Required Certifications

  • Valid teaching license
  • Instructional coaching certification
  • Subject area expertise certifications

Career Progression

Expert Teacher → Instructional Coach
Lead Coach or Coordinator
Director of Professional Development
Assistant Principal or Principal

Work Environment

Office space with access to all classrooms, frequent classroom visits

Typical Schedule

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, flexible based on teacher needs