Instructional Coordinators

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Instructional Coordinators

What they do

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Also Called: Curriculum and Instruction Director, Curriculum Coordinator, Curriculum Director, Curriculum Specialist, Education Specialist, Instructional Designer, Instructional Systems Specialist, Instructional Technologist, Learning Development Specialist, Program Administrator, Curriculum and Instruction Director, Curriculum Coordinator, Curriculum Director, Curriculum Specialist, Education Specialist, Instructional Designer, Instructional Systems Specialist, Instructional Technologist, Learning Development Specialist, Program Administrator

KS Employment Data

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$47,870
Starting Salary (2025)
$64,750
Median Salary (2025)
1.3%
Projected Job Growth
1,950
KS Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Initiative
Leadership
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Learning Strategies
Speaking
Instructing
Writing
Active Listening
Monitoring

Expected Knowledge

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Common Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Extensive Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Master's degree 60%
  • Bachelor's degree 25%
  • Post-master's certificate 11%
  • Professional degree 4%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Other 0%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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