USA Career Guide- Instructional Coordinators

Education needed to be Instructional Coordinators

To become Instructional Coordinators school districts generally require at least a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction or in a related field. Some instructional coordinators have a master’s degree in the content field they plan to specialize in, such as math or history.
You should have need a bachelor’s degree from a teacher education program or in a related field to enter master’s programs.

License

Instructional coordinators in public schools are generally required to be licensed. Most school districts require a teaching license; some require an education administrator license. For information about teaching licenses, see the profile on high school teachers.

Pay of Instructional Coordinators

The median annual wage of instructional coordinators was $58,830 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,490, and the top 10 percent earned more than $93,080.

Wages of Instructional Coordinators (May 2010)
Elementary and secondary schools; state, local, and private    $65,210
Educational support services; state, local, and private    $59,230
Junior colleges; state, local, and private    $54,490
Colleges, universities, and professional schools;
state, local, and private    $52,350

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

Job Prospects of Instructional Coordinators

As reported by BLS employment of instructional coordinators is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth is anticipated as schools increasingly focus on improving teachers’ effectiveness.

Industrial Overview of Instructional Coordinators

Instructional coordinators held 139,700 jobs in 2010. They work in public and private schools. Coordinators generally have an office in the headquarters of their school district, but they also spend a lot of time traveling to schools within the district.

In 2010, the industries employing the most instructional coordinators were as follows:
Elementary and secondary schools; state, local, and private    38%
Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private    16%
State and local government    8%
Educational support services; state, local, and private    6%
Junior colleges; state, local, and private    6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition
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