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.

$74,720
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+1% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Instructional coordinators work behind the scenes to improve the quality of education in schools, colleges, or training organizations. They spend their days reviewing and developing curriculum materials, ensuring that lesson plans align with educational standards and incorporate effective teaching methods. Much of their work involves evaluating existing instructional materials, researching new educational technologies and approaches, and collaborating with teachers to implement curriculum changes. They observe classroom instruction, analyze student performance data, and provide feedback to help educators refine their teaching strategies.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Curriculum and Instruction(doctoral)St. John's University-New York, NY
$142,452
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$96,401
Curriculum and Instruction(doctoral)Piedmont University, GA
$92,531
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Harvard University, MA
$90,736
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Monterey Bay, CA
$89,180
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Concordia University-Irvine, CA
$86,662
Curriculum and Instruction(doctoral)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$84,192
Curriculum and Instruction(masters)Concordia University-Irvine, CA
$83,546
Curriculum and Instruction(doctoral)Lindenwood University, MO
$83,131
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)National University, CA
$82,830
Curriculum and Instruction(doctoral)Mercer University, GA
$82,159
Curriculum and Instruction(masters)California State University-Long Beach, CA
$81,909
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Fresno Pacific University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Dominguez Hills, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Northridge, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)San Diego State University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)San Francisco State University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Pepperdine University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Sacramento, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Chico, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-San Bernardino, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Ashford University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Academy of Art University, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)California State University-Los Angeles, CA
$81,891
Educational/Instructional Media Design(masters)Touro University California, CA
$81,891

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