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Instructional Coordinators

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $77,440/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$47,980$121,670

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.3% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 21,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Learning StrategiesWritingInstructingSpeakingMonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning
Top knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human Resources
Core tasks

Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.

Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.

Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.

Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.

Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.

Advise and teach students.

Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.

Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Instructional Coordinators?

The median pay for Instructional Coordinators is $77,440 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Instructional Coordinators?

Employment for Instructional Coordinators is projected to change +1.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Instructional Coordinators?

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Instructional Coordinators?

About 21,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.