Modeled career paths · K-12 teaching

Where does a Classroom Teacher go next?

What employers are asking a Classroom Teacher for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.

Typical advancement
Lead Classroom Teacher+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
44% of modeled moves out of Classroom Teacher go here
progression93% of modeled exits move upward from there
Management path
Instructional Coach+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of modeled moves out of Classroom Teacher go here
leadership branch0% of modeled exits move upward from there
Department Head, School+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of modeled moves out of Classroom Teacher go here
leadership branch76% of modeled exits move upward from there
Master Teacher+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
15% of modeled moves out of Classroom Teacher go here
leadership branchno modeled 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 modeled share
executive step100% of modeled exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Instructional Designer+37% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Instructional Coach. 15% joint modeled share
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Corporate Trainer+90% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
5% of modeled moves out of Classroom Teacher go here
pivot86% of modeled exits move upward from there
Band Director+68% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lead Classroom Teacher. 1% joint modeled share
pivot88% of modeled exits move upward from there

What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.