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25-9031.00 - 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.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
151,100
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Forecasted Employment
161,600
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Change in Employment
+10,500
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Change in Employment %
+7%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • 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.
  • Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
  • Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
  • Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
  • Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
  • Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
  • Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
  • Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
  • Advise and teach students.
Generic
  • Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
  • Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
  • Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
  • Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
  • Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
  • Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
  • Design learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
  • Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
  • Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
  • Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
  • Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
  • Interview subject-matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
  • Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
  • Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
  • Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
  • Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
  • Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
Supplemental
  • Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals or assist in their preparation.
  • Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.
  • Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Education and Training
  • 96%
    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
  • 86%
    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
  • 76%
    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.
 Mathematics
  • 74%
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 72%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
 Public Safety and Security
  • 69%
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
 Customer and Personal Service
  • 69%
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 Personnel and Human Resources
  • 68%
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
 Communications and Media
  • 67%
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
 Sociology and Anthropology
  • 66%
    Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
 Philosophy and Theology
  • 64%
    Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
 Psychology
  • 63%
    Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
 Clerical
  • 62%
    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
 History and Archeology
  • 59%
    Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
 Therapy and Counseling
  • 57%
    Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
 Law and Government
  • 56%
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
 Foreign Language
  • 52%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Computer data input devices
  • Computer data input scanners
  • Digital paper
 Computer printers
  • Computer laser printers
 Computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Personal computers
  • Tablet computers
 Cameras
  • Digital camcorders
  • Digital cameras
 Audio and visual equipment
  • Digital video disk DVD players
  • MP3 players
  • Video cassette recorders VCR
 Computer displays
  • Interactive whiteboards
 Personal communication devices
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Smartphones
 Projectors and supplies
  • Multimedia projection equipment
  • Overhead display projectors
 Duplicating machines
  • Photocopying equipment
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Content management software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe AcrobatHOT
  • Vasont Content Management System
 Development software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
  • Adobe Systems Adobe RoboHelp
  • Cascading Style Sheets CSSHOT
  • DrupalHOT
  • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
  • Extensible HyperText Markup Language XHTML
  • Extensible markup language XMLHOT
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHOT
  • JavaScriptHOT
  • Oracle JavaHOT
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffectsHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative CloudHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
  • Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker
  • Adobe Systems Adobe IllustratorHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesignHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe PhotoshopHOT
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Presenter
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Apple QuickTime
  • Avid Technology Pinnacle Studio
  • Elucidat
  • Flipgrid
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • IXL Learning Quia Web
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft Office FrontPage
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
  • Nvu
  • Performance Technology Associates DocuTools
  • Poll Everywhere
  • Screencast-O-Matic
  • SeaMonkey
  • SmartDraw VP
  • TechSmith Camtasia
  • TechSmith Snagit
  • WeVideo
 Educational or reference software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Systems Adobe eLearning Suite
  • Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Blackboard Learn
  • Common Curriculum
  • Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone Learning
  • Desire2Learn Learning Suite
  • EasyCBM
  • Edpuzzle
  • Instructure Canvas
  • Kahoot
  • Learning Technology Research Institute GLO Maker
  • Moodle
  • Quizlet
  • Schoology
  • Seesaw
  • SoftChalk LessonBuilder
  • Suddenly Smart SmartBuilder
  • SumTotal Systems ToolBook
  • Trivantis CourseMill
  • Trivantis Lectora
  • Worldwide Instructional Design System WIDS
 Information exchange software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Connect
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
  • Microsoft OutlookHOT
  • Webinar software
 Computer game or entertainment software
  • Audacity
  • Sony Sound Forge
 Data management and query software
  • Blackboard software
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
  • Oracle PL/SQLHOT
  • Structured query language SQLHOT
 Business function specific software
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • etouches
  • Google Classroom
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
  • Microsoft SharePointHOT
 Network applications software
  • Edmodo
  • Web browser software
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
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The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Specialty
 Product/Equipment
  • IBM Certified Associate - Kenexa LMS and LCMS Premier
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

  • IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Kenexa Engagement and Rewards
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
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All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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