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Summary Description


	Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

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Job Tasks

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

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

	Confer with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas.

	Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.

	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.

	Organize production and design of curriculum materials.

	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.

	Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.

	Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals, or assist in their preparation.

	Develop tests, questionnaires, and procedures that measure the effectiveness of curricula, and use these tools to determine whether program objectives are being met.

	Develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors.

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

	Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.

	Inspect instructional equipment to determine if repairs are needed, and authorize necessary repairs.

	Develop classroom-based and distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses.

	Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


		assess educational potential or need of students

		convert information into instructional program

		coordinate educational content

		coordinate instructional outcomes

		develop instructional materials

		develop teaching aids

		organize educational material or ideas

		demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment

		train instructors in training techniques

		develop training programs

		conduct training for personnel

		select teaching materials to meet student needs

		develop course or training objectives

		adapt course of study to meet student needs

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use oral or written communication techniques

		use teaching techniques

		use public speaking techniques

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.


		plan meetings or conferences

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


		write research or project grant proposals

		develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards

		write public sector or educational grant proposals

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		evaluate educational outcomes

		conduct research on work-related topics

		analyze data on curricula or instructional methods

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


		evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


		make presentations

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


		design systems in cooperation with colleagues

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


		prepare instruction manuals

		explain government laws or regulations

		explain government rules or policies

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities

		direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

		direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs

		coordinate activities of assistants

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.


		recommend improvements to work methods or procedures

		advise students

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		catalog or classify materials or artifacts

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.


		enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.


		solicit support from officials or public

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.


		order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Instructional Coordinators
	Instructional coordinators—also known as curriculum specialists, personnel development specialists, instructional coaches, or directors of instructional material—play a large role in improving the quality of education in the classroom. They develop curricula, select textbooks and other materials, train teachers, and assess educational programs for quality and adherence to regulations and standards. They also assist in implementing new technology in the classroom. At the primary and secondary school levels, instructional coordinators often specialize in a specific subject, such as reading, language arts, mathematics, or science.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Instructional Coordinators
	Many instructional coordinators work long hours. They often work year round. Some spend much of their time traveling between schools and meeting with teachers and administrators. The opportunity to shape and improve instructional curricula and work in an academic environment can be satisfying. However, some instructional coordinators find the work stressful because they are continually accountable to school administrators.

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