In-Service Advisor (ISA)

MEDIUM DemandLOW AI RiskSTABLE in SL

About This Role

Training and supporting teachers within the government school system.

A Day in the Life

You are an experienced teacher appointed as an In-Service Advisor (ISA) by the Ministry of Education or Zonal Education Office, supporting and mentoring practising teachers in your subject area through school visits, workshops, and professional development programmes.

Visit assigned schools in your zone and observe classroom teaching
Provide post-observation feedback and coaching to subject teachers
Facilitate zonal and divisional in-service education (ISE) workshops for teachers
Develop or adapt training materials and workshop content for ISE sessions
Identify professional development needs of teachers in assigned schools
Liaise between the Ministry of Education / NIE and school-level teachers
Monitor curriculum implementation quality and report findings to zonal authorities
Support new and probationary teachers in lesson planning and classroom management

Work Environment

FIELDTeam: SMALLFORMALRemote: NONE

Mobile role covering multiple schools within a Zonal Education Division. ISAs work out of Zonal Education Offices (ZEOs) and travel frequently to schools in their assigned cluster. Sri Lanka has 97 Zonal Education Offices across the nine provinces. ISAs are senior teachers who have been selected for this advisory role based on experience and subject expertise.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Subject expertise in the assigned disciplineTeacher coaching and observation skillsIn-service education (ISE) facilitationCurriculum knowledge (national syllabi, NIE standards)Report writing and professional documentationWorkshop design and facilitationKnowledge of Ministry of Education policies and circulars

Soft Skills

Mentoring and coaching practising teachersConstructive and non-threatening feedback deliveryFacilitation skills for adult learnersRelationship building with school principals and teachersDiplomacy in handling performance issuesAdaptability to travel and school-to-school variation

Tools & Software

NIE curriculum documents and teacher guidesMicrosoft Word / Google Docs (report writing)PowerPoint (workshop presentations)School visit observation tools / checklistsMinistry of Education reporting systemsMobile communications (WhatsApp for school coordination)

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.65k – Rs.95k/mo

Mid-LevelRs.95k – Rs.140k/mo

SeniorRs.135k – Rs.220k/mo

Entry: In-Service Advisor (ISA)Mid: In-Service Advisor (ISA) — SeniorSenior: Chief In-Service Advisor / Deputy Director (Education)

Typical progression: 5yr to mid · 12yr to senior

Risks & Challenges

AI / Automation Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW