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How much do teacher leader jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for teacher leader in the United States is $46,590.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a teacher leader?

Teacher Leaders are experienced educators who take on additional responsibilities beyond classroom teaching to support and guide their peers, improve instruction, and contribute to school improvement efforts. They may mentor new teachers, lead professional development, or help implement curriculum changes. Teacher Leaders bridge the gap between administration and teachers, fostering collaboration and promoting best practices within the school community. Their role is essential for building a positive school culture and enhancing student learning outcomes.

How does a teacher leader balance classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities within the school?

Teacher Leaders often juggle both direct classroom instruction and broader leadership roles, such as mentoring colleagues, facilitating professional development, or leading curriculum initiatives. This dual focus requires strong time management and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with administrators and peers. While it can be challenging to meet the demands of both teaching and leadership, many schools provide structured planning time or reduced teaching loads to support Teacher Leaders. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence school culture and instructional practices while still maintaining a close connection to students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a teacher leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Teacher Leader, you need a solid background in education, teaching experience, and often an advanced degree or relevant certifications in instructional leadership. Familiarity with data analysis tools, curriculum design platforms, and educational technologies is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and collaboration skills help Teacher Leaders inspire peers and drive school improvement initiatives. These skills are crucial for fostering professional growth, enhancing teaching effectiveness, and achieving positive student outcomes.

What is the difference between Teacher Leader vs Teacher Coach?

AspectTeacher LeaderTeacher Coach
Required CredentialsTeaching certification, experience, leadership skillsTeaching certification, coaching training or certifications
Work EnvironmentSchool leadership teams, professional development sessionsClassroom settings, one-on-one coaching sessions
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, districts, education organizationsSchools, districts, education organizations
Common Search & ComparisonTeacher Leader vs Teacher Coach

Teacher Leaders typically hold leadership roles within schools, focusing on guiding peers and improving school-wide practices. Teacher Coaches primarily work directly with individual teachers to enhance instructional skills through personalized coaching. While both roles require teaching experience and certifications, Teacher Leaders often have additional leadership training, whereas Teacher Coaches focus on coaching certifications. Understanding these differences helps educators choose the role that best fits their career goals and skills.

What are the 10 roles of a teacher leader?

A teacher leader takes on roles such as mentoring colleagues, leading professional development, collaborating on curriculum design, analyzing student data, advocating for instructional improvements, facilitating team meetings, supporting new teachers, implementing school initiatives, communicating with stakeholders, and modeling effective teaching practices. These roles require strong communication, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of educational standards and student needs.

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Infographic showing various Teacher Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,590 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Nixon -Tier I SEBH Leader

Hiawatha, IA • On-site

Cedar Rapids Community School District
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Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher Leadership/Teacher Leadership
Date Posted:
7/31/2026
Location:
Nixon Elementary SchoolTier I SEBH Leader
Position Funding Source: Teacher Leadership or Building Control (if not licensed teacher)
Supervised by: Building Administrator
Position Summary:
  • Tier I SEBH Leader works collaboratively with the building administration and teaching staff to create, facilitate, and evaluate the system for addressing social emotional behavioral health needs of students in a coordinated, systematic multi-tiered system of support. The MTSS Tier I SEBH Leader works collaboratively with the Cedar Rapids Community School District Teacher Leadership Team, District Administration, and teaching staff to support teachers and assure that we deliver on the District Vision of Every Learner: Future Ready.
Amount of Teacher Leader Service:
  • Additional time outside of the contract day accompanies this position
# of Positions: (Extra Duty Only)
  • 1 position per school
Compensation:
  • $500.00 annually

Job requirements
  • Reflective, growth-oriented, seeks and acts upon feedback, and willingness to be coached
  • Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles and culturally responsible pedagogy to identify and address inequitable practices and engage teachers in using an equity lens to reflect on their practice
  • Knowledge of or the willingness to become knowledgeable in the High Reliability Schools framework
  • Knowledge and experiencing implementing a multi-tiered system of support.
  • A commitment to supporting the growth of others and the belief that adult learning is essential to student learning.
  • Previous experience in leadership positions desired, such as PLC Leader, Team Leader, or Department Chair preferred.
  • Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Ability to design, present, and facilitate adult learning experiences preferred
  • Knowledge of Professional Learning Community process and protocol
  • Knowledge and experience with research-based strategies within digital literacy.
  • Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience with at least one year of experience in the Cedar Rapids Community School District preferred (extra duty positions)
Essential Job Elements:
  • Provides direction and leadership for the program consistent with the District vision, mission, and focus.
  • Works collaboratively with members of the building Tier I Team and building staff to create, communicate and carry out the goals and action steps of MTSS.
  • Works collaboratively with members of the building Tier I Team and building administration to monitor and evaluate the implementation of MTSS including, but not limited to, Core SEBH curriculum and resources.
  • Works collaboratively with members of the building Tier I Team and building staff to provide professional learning to all teachers and/or PLC teams of teachers at the building level to carry out the goals and action steps of MTSS.
  • Works collaboratively with the building and district staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture.
  • Engages in regular district professional learning opportunities to build capacity for leading and supporting the school's MTSS system.
Measures of Effectiveness and Professional Growth:
  • All Teacher Leader Positions will be evaluated annually in an effort to provide opportunities for the teacher to reflect upon his/her practice and administration to provide feedback to enhance professional growth.
  • CRCSD evaluation procedure will be used.
  • TLS rubric identifying levels of development will be used to monitor growth and determine if the teacher leader is performing at a satisfactory level to continue in the teacher leader role.
  • Personal Reflection on professional growth in relation to essential job elements.
  • Meets or exceeds all performance targets.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2421.

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