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.

SOC: 25-9031.00

Common Job Titles

  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Curriculum and Instruction Director
  • Instructional Designer
  • Instructional Technologist

What You'll Need to Succeed

AI-generated

Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • KnowledgeDesign instructional materials and curricula aligned with educational standards using learning management systems and authoring tools, incorporating current pedagogical research.
  • KnowledgeFormulate professional development strategies and implementation plans addressing identified teacher competency needs and emerging educational technologies.
  • KnowledgeSynthesize curriculum frameworks across multiple subject areas to create interdisciplinary learning experiences that meet diverse educational standards.
  • MindsetModel collaborative instructional design practices and continuous improvement mindset when leading curriculum development teams and mentoring novice educators.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate educational programs and teacher performance against curriculum objectives through classroom observation and data analysis, ensuring compliance with state standards.
  • MindsetIntegrate adult learning principles with educator development needs when coaching teachers and leading professional development workshops.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze student performance data and assessment results to identify curriculum gaps and recommend instructional improvements across grade levels.
  • KnowledgeDevelop technology-integrated lesson plans and digital learning resources using multimedia authoring software and content management systems for diverse learner populations.
  • MindsetAdvocate evidence-based instructional practices and differentiated learning strategies when consulting with administrators and interdisciplinary educational teams.
  • Hands-onDemonstrate mastery instructional technology tools and learning management platforms while training educators on digital content creation and interactive teaching methods.

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Instructional Coordinators (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

210,850

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,560. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,120. 50th percentile: U.S. $74,720. 75th percentile: U.S. $94,780. 90th percentile: U.S. $115,410. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,560
10% of workers earn the following or more$115,410
Workers on average earn$77,600

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Education and Training4.8/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Administration and Management3.8/5
  • Mathematics3.7/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.6/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Cascading style sheets CSS
  • Drupal
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Java
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • Structured query language SQL

Technology Skills

  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Connect
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Presenter
  • Adobe RoboHelp
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital camcorders
  • Digital cameras
  • Digital paper
  • Digital video disk DVD players
  • Interactive whiteboards
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment