Lead Classroom Teacher+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
44% of observed moves out of Classroom Teacher go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · k12_teaching
Where does a Classroom Teacher go next?
28 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Instructional Coach+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of observed moves out of Classroom Teacher go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Department Head, School+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of observed moves out of Classroom Teacher go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers76% of observed exits move upward from there
Master Teacher+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of observed moves out of Classroom Teacher go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
Assistant Superintendent+340% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Dean of Students. 1% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Instructional Designer+37% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Instructional Coach. 15% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate480 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Corporate Trainer+90% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
5% of observed moves out of Classroom Teacher go here (480 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate480 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Band Director+68% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lead Classroom Teacher. 1% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers88% of observed exits move upward from there