Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Profile:
Instructional Coordinators See More Careers
Many instructional coordinators have experience as teachers or education administrators. A bachelors degree is the minimum educational requirement, but a graduate degree is preferred. The need to meet new educational standards will create more demand for instructional coordinators to train teachers and develop new materials.
Career Salary:
On average, Instructional Coordinators earn $ 52,790 per year.
Number of People in Profession:
117,630Job Outlook:
Job Opportunities for Instructional Coordinators are expected to:
Increase faster than average.
Recommended Education Level:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate Degree
- Professional Certificate
Nature of the Job
Instructional coordinatorsalso known as curriculum specialists, personnel development specialists, instructional coaches, or directors of instructional materialplay a large role in improving the quality of education in the classroom. They develop curricula, select textbooks and other materials, train teachers, and assess educational programs for quality and adherence to regulations and standards. They also assist in implementing new technology in the classroom.
Training
Instructional coordinators should have training in curriculum development and instruction or in the specific field for which they are responsible, such as mathematics or history. Courses in research design teach how to create and implement research studies to determine the effectiveness of a given method of instruction or curriculum and how to measure and improve student performance. Instructional coordinators usually are also required to take continuing education courses to keep their skills current.
Employment Opportunities
Instructional coordinators held about 129,000 jobs in 2006. Almost 40 percent worked in public or private elementary and secondary schools, while more than 20 percent worked in public or private junior colleges, colleges and universities, and professional schools. Other employing industries included State and local government; individual and family services; child day care services; scientific research and development services; and management, scientific, and technical consulting services.