Instructional Coordinators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 36,360 - 102,200; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Instructional Coordinator to develop instructional materials, coordinate educational content, and evaluate teaching methods. This role involves researching curricula, training educators, and producing curriculum materials. Strong skills in writing, speaking, and active listening are essential for successful candidates. The salary ranges from $36,360 to $102,200 yearly based on experience and location. This position is located in the United States.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in selecting appropriate learning strategies and teaching methods.
• Strong writing and communication skills tailored to audience needs.
• Ability to effectively instruct and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials and coordinate educational content.
• Evaluate curricula and instructional methods for educational institutions.
• Organize production and design of curriculum materials.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Writing

Speaking

Instructing

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

JavaScript

Adobe Acrobat

SQL

Blackboard

Job description

Instructional Coordinator

Job Description & Duties

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.

Life As an Instructional Coordinator

• Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
• Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
• Organize production and design of curriculum materials.
• Advise and teach students.
• Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
• Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Instructional Coordinator?

• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Types of Instructional Coordinator Jobs

• Special Education Curriculum Specialist
• Course Developer
• Curriculum Coordinator
• Education Coordinator
• Instructional Systems Specialist

Tools & Technologies Used by Instructional Coordinators

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web Browser Software
• Email Software
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Microsoft Publisher
• Adobe Illustrator
• Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Blackboard
• Adobe Flash

Average Instructional Coordinators Salary

The salary for Instructional Coordinators ranges between about $36,360 and $102,200 a year.

Instructional Coordinators who work in Connecticut, District of Columbia, or California, tend to make the highest salaries.