Traditionally, the only option a teacher had to be promoted in the organization was to become a school Principal or District Administrator.  This took many highly effective teachers out of the classroom, where they are needed most. Now, teachers in Eagle County can pursue a variety of positions throughout their careers depending upon their interests, abilities and accomplishments.    
     Master Teachers share instructional leadership responsibilities with the Principal, oversee the professional development of 14-16 teachers, facilitate curriculum and assessment planning, team-teach with colleagues, provide demonstration lessons and conduct teacher evaluations while still spending at least 30 percent of their time teaching in classrooms.
     Mentor Teachers spend 70 percent of their day in the classroom and provide day-to-day coaching and mentoring services to 4-6 teachers, collaborate with colleagues to construct benchmark lessons, team-teach and demonstrate model instructional skills.