Collaboration + Teacher Leadership

Teacher Leader Advisors (TLAs) are a group of exceptional educators from across Louisiana who play an influential role in raising expectations for students and supporting the success of teachers. The TLAs will use their robust knowledge of teaching and learning to review and create the next wave of high-quality instructional materials and training tools that will be used by thousands of teachers across the state. Current projects include:

Evaluating the quality of publisher-submitted curricular materials
Creating instructional tools and resources for math, science, social studies, literacy, EdTech, computer science, and STEM
Creating and reviewing instructional tasks and formative assessment items
Updating instructional resources and analyzing texts
Developing and facilitating professional learning sessions
Participating in focus groups related to the LDOE’s academic strategy

At a Glance

Who Should Apply?

Any current Louisiana educator is eligible; school-site Teacher Leader designation is not required. Educators are needed who are passionate about ensuring that high-quality materials are available to Louisiana students and have:

Desire for growth opportunities
Deep understanding of content standards
Capacity to devote time to projects outside the normal workday

Benefits

Compensation for completed projects
Training by LDOE staff throughout the year
Deepen understanding of LDOE tools and resources
Network and collaborate with peers and LDOE leadership

Next Steps

Learn more about specific workstreams, time commitments, pay, and the application process
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Open TLA Positions (Now Accepting Applications)

Openings and timelines may change—check back regularly.

Position	Application Window	Application Link
K-12 Science – Instructional Material Review	Mar 16–Apr 10, 2026	Apply
K-12 Social Studies – Instructional Material Review	Mar 16–Apr 10, 2026	Apply
Dyslexia Intervention/Literacy – Instructional Material Review	Mar 16–Apr 10, 2026	Apply