Teacher Leader Post-Master's Certificate Online
Take on a greater role in your school – without leaving the classroom or committing to an administrative path – by choosing a credential that supports coaching, mentoring and instructional leadership.
Enrollment for our accelerated online MSEd programs is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Build on your experience with this online teacher leader program
$14,973
Total Tuition
as few as 12 -24 months
Program Duration
30
Credit Hours
The Teacher Leader Post-Master Certificate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is built for educators who are already taking on leadership responsibilities in their schools and want to grow in that role. This online program leads to the Teacher Leader Endorsement on an Illinois Professional Educator License.
Coursework in the teacher leader program focuses on instructional support, coaching and school improvement, paired with a supervised practicum completed in your own school or district. You will apply concepts in real time, building documented leadership experience that supports both licensure and professional growth.
Expand your impact and take on more responsibility without leaving the classroom or moving into administration.
In this teacher leader online program, you will learn to:
- Lead instructional initiatives that improve teaching quality and student outcomes
- Coach and support colleagues through observation, feedback and collaboration
- Analyze student and school data to guide instructional decisions
- Design professional learning that aligns with school goals
- Collaborate with school leaders to support continuous improvement efforts
- Lead instructional initiatives that improve teaching quality and student outcomes
- Coach and support colleagues through observation, feedback and collaboration
- Analyze student and school data to guide instructional decisions
- Design professional learning that aligns with school goals
- Collaborate with school leaders to support continuous improvement efforts
Career opportunities:
- Teacher Leader
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Specialist
- Content Area Specialist (e.g., Literacy Lead, Math Lead)
- Mentor Teacher
- Department Chair
- Grade-Level Chair / Team Leader
- Professional Development Leader
- School Improvement Team Leader
- District-level and hybrid roles
- Teacher Leader
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Specialist
- Content Area Specialist (e.g., Literacy Lead, Math Lead)
- Mentor Teacher
- Department Chair
- Grade-Level Chair / Team Leader
- Professional Development Leader
- School Improvement Team Leader
- District-level and hybrid roles
All P-12 teacher educator and administrator preparation programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from October 2023 - December 2029.
Tuition
Earn your teacher leader certificate online and affordably
Tuition for the Teacher Leader PMC online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$499.10
Per Credit Hour
$1,497.30
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$14,973*
Total Tuition
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Classes begin soon. See start dates.
The Teacher Leader PMC program is delivered in an online format ideal for working educators, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
8/12/26
Next Application Deadline
8/29/26
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application/Financial Aid Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/29/26 | 8/12/26 | 8/19/26 | 8/25/26 | 8/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Fall II | 10/24/26 | 10/7/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/20/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/18/26 |
Admissions
Find out what is required for the teacher leader certificate
Admission to the Teacher Leader Post-Master’s Certificate online program is based on a variety of factors. You must submit all post-secondary academic transcripts and a $40 application fee.
- Master’s degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in graduate studies work
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
- Proof of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or out-of-state equivalent
- No GRE score required for admission
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: requirements are minimum Level 4 (equivalent to TOEFL iBT 79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- Note: International students cannot receive a visa to pursue this certificate and are eligible to apply only if concurrently completing a face-to-face graduate program
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at  877-244-4661.
Courses
What you will learn in this post-master’s certificate
The PMC – Teacher Leader Program online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours.
1 practicum (3 hrs)
See our other online post-master’s certificate programs.
