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