Occupation · SOC 25-9031
Instructional Coordinators
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.
Median wage
$74,720
$46,560–$115,410
Projected growth
+1.3%
Slower than average
Annual openings
290
per year
Employed (US)
210,850
Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
526 mapped
Core skills
Learning StrategiesWritingSpeakingInstructingReading ComprehensionMonitoringActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementService OrientationSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisPersuasionNegotiationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMathematicsManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesOperations AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisTechnology DesignProgrammingOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingScienceEquipment SelectionRepairingOperation and ControlInstallationEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesCommunications and MediaSociology and AnthropologyPhilosophy and TheologyPsychologyAdministrativeHistory and ArcheologyTherapy and CounselingLaw and GovernmentForeign LanguageSales and MarketingEconomics and AccountingGeographyProduction and ProcessingTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyDesignTransportationFine ArtsBiologyMedicine and DentistryPhysicsMechanicalChemistryFood ProductionBuilding and Construction
Technology & tools
Adobe AcrobatAdobe ActionScriptAdobe After EffectsAdobe CaptivateAdobe ConnectAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe DreamweaverAdobe FrameMakerAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdobe PresenterAdobe RoboHelpAdobe eLearning SuiteApple Final Cut ProApple QuickTimeArticulate 360Articulate Rapid E-Learning StudioArticulate StorylineAudacityAvid Technology Pinnacle StudioBlackboard LearnBlackboard softwareCascading style sheets CSSCommon CurriculumCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone LearningDesire2Learn LMS softwareDrupalDynamic hypertext markup language DHTMLEasyCBMEdmodoEdpuzzleElucidatEmail softwareExtensible hypertext markup language XHTMLExtensible markup language XMLFlipgridGoogle Classroom
Representative tasks
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkWorking with ComputersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesCoaching and Developing OthersDeveloping and Building TeamsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeScheduling Work and ActivitiesProcessing InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersThinking CreativelyPerforming Administrative ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDocumenting/Recording InformationJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersAssisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationSelling or Influencing OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsStaffing Organizational UnitsHandling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Classroom observation protocols — apply structured rubrics to document teaching staff performance under the guidance of a senior instructional coordinator in a K-12 or higher-education setting.Teacher training session logistics — assist in organizing and preparing materials for professional development conferences addressing new instructional procedures and classroom equipment.State education code provisions — review and summarize applicable regulations under supervisor direction to support compliance efforts within a school district.Student welfare workshops — participate in committee meetings and conferences focused on promoting the intellectual, social, and physical development of students in an institutional education environment.Curriculum advisory support — compile research summaries and background materials to assist senior staff advising teaching teams on curriculum development and state program implementation.Instructional materials inventory — catalog and assess existing supplies, visual aids, and equipment against district standards to support purchasing recommendation processes.Educational program content review — identify outdated course content by comparing current curricula against emerging technologies and industry practices in a supervised setting.Document management software — use document management platforms to organize lesson plans, assessment data, and policy files in a school or district administrative office.Presentation software tools — create slide decks and visual aids using presentation software to support trainer-led professional development sessions.Active listening and note-taking — record key discussion points and action items during faculty meetings and curriculum review sessions to support instructional coordination teams.
developing
Teaching staff performance evaluations — conduct structured classroom observations and prepare written feedback reports recommending targeted skill-improvement strategies for individual teachers in a district school.Professional development facilitation — plan and deliver focused teacher training workshops on updated classroom procedures, instructional materials, and educational technology tools with reduced supervisory oversight.Regulatory interpretation — interpret state education codes and board regulations and communicate compliance requirements clearly to building-level administrators and teaching staff.Student development programming — coordinate and facilitate workshops and committee initiatives designed to advance the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students across a school or program.Curriculum advisory services — advise teaching and administrative staff on effective curriculum design, appropriate selection of instructional materials, and alignment with state and federal program mandates.Direct student instruction — advise and teach students individually or in small groups to model instructional strategies and support academic achievement goals within district programs.Instructional resource procurement — recommend and process purchase authorizations for instructional supplies, equipment, and visual aids aligned to student educational needs and district procurement standards.Technology integration assessment — evaluate the currency of educational program content and recommend updates to ensure alignment with contemporary technological tools and vocational processes.Computer-based training software — design and configure e-learning modules using computer-based training platforms to support blended professional development delivery across school sites.Data-informed decision-making — analyze student achievement and teacher performance data using monitoring and critical-thinking skills to identify program gaps and propose evidence-based instructional adjustments.
proficient
Comprehensive instructional observation — autonomously conduct multi-visit classroom observations across a range of subject areas and grade levels, synthesizing findings into detailed performance improvement plans for teaching staff in a large district.Full-cycle professional development programs — design, plan, and lead multi-session teacher training conferences addressing complex pedagogical shifts, emerging instructional technologies, and evidence-based teaching strategies across a school system.Education law compliance leadership — independently interpret, enforce, and communicate state education codes and board regulations, advising district leadership on legal implications and necessary procedural changes.Cross-functional student welfare initiatives — lead district-wide committees and multi-stakeholder conferences to develop and evaluate programs that address the holistic intellectual, social, and physical welfare of diverse student populations.Strategic curriculum advisement — serve as the primary expert resource for teaching and administrative staff on curriculum architecture, instructional resource selection, and implementation of complex state and federal educational programs.Advanced student advisement — provide direct instructional coaching and academic guidance to students with complex learning needs, modeling differentiated pedagogical approaches in school or alternative-education environments.Resource allocation authority — develop and justify instructional material and technology procurement plans, authorizing purchases that align equipment investments with student learning outcomes and district strategic priorities.Program modernization leadership — lead systematic reviews of educational program content, benchmarking curricula against current industry and technological standards and directing updates to maintain instructional relevance.Multimedia learning content development — produce and oversee the creation of video-based and digital instructional content using video editing, desktop publishing, and web-page development tools for district-wide deployment.Complex problem resolution — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to diagnose systemic instructional challenges spanning curriculum, personnel, and compliance dimensions, then implement integrated solutions across a school district.
advanced
System-wide instructional vision — establish the strategic framework for evaluating and elevating teaching quality across an entire school system or multi-district consortium, setting observation standards and performance benchmarks used by all instructional coordinators.Organizational professional development architecture — design and institutionalize a comprehensive, multi-year professional learning system that continuously advances educator skills in pedagogy, technology, and compliance across an entire educational organization.State and federal policy influence — represent the organization in state-level policy forums and regulatory review processes, shaping the interpretation and implementation of education codes to benefit district programs and student outcomes.Executive-level student welfare strategy — sponsor and champion district-wide or state-level initiatives that transform systems supporting student intellectual, social, and physical welfare, establishing evaluation frameworks and securing cross-agency partnerships.Curriculum governance and standards leadership — lead the development of district or state curriculum frameworks, arbitrating alignment between instructional philosophy, regulatory requirements, and workforce readiness standards at an organizational scale.Thought leadership in instructional practice — publish, present, and advocate for evidence-based instructional models at professional conferences, shaping sector-wide understanding of best practices across the educational instruction community.Strategic resource and budget authority — lead multi-year instructional resource planning and capital investment decisions at the executive or board-advisory level, aligning technology and materials procurement with long-range student achievement goals.Innovation in educational program design — pioneer the adoption of emerging technologies and pedagogical research into foundational curriculum redesign, creating scalable models of instructional currency adopted across a district, state, or national network.Talent development and succession planning — mentor and develop the next generation of instructional coordinators and curriculum leaders, building organizational capability through coaching, structured career pathways, and leadership training programs.Cross-sector systems analysis — analyze interdependencies among curriculum policy, instructional delivery, community needs, and workforce trends using advanced systems-thinking methods, informing executive decisions that shape educational outcomes at a regional or national scale.
Also known as
58 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Career Technical SupervisorCertified Performance Technologist (CPT)Course DeveloperCourseware DeveloperCurriculum and Assessment DirectorCurriculum and Instruction DirectorCurriculum CoordinatorCurriculum DesignerCurriculum DeveloperCurriculum DirectorCurriculum FacilitatorCurriculum ManagerCurriculum SpecialistCurriculum SupervisorE-Learning Instructional Designer (Electronic Learning Instructional Designer)Education ConsultantEducation CoordinatorEducation Program CoordinatorEducation SpecialistEducation SupervisorEducational SpecialistEducational TechnologistInstructional CoachInstructional CoordinatorInstructional Design AnalystInstructional Design ConsultantInstructional Design SpecialistInstructional Design TechnologistInstructional DesignerInstructional ManagerInstructional Material DirectorInstructional Materials DirectorInstructional SpecialistInstructional Systems DesignerInstructional Systems SpecialistInstructional TechnologistInstructional Technology CoordinatorInstructional Technology FacilitatorInstructional Technology Resource TeacherInstructional Technology Site Technologist