Instructional Coordinators

What the work involves

• 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.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• Educational/Instructional Media DesignSee 22 colleges that teach it
• Curriculum and InstructionSee 23 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Helping and teaching

• Leading and persuading

• Analytical and curious

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