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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.

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A look at the work

  • Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
  • Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
  • Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
  • 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.
  • Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
  • Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.

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Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

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1.6 / 7

Investigative

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4.0 / 7

Creative

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3.6 / 7

Helping people

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6.2 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.3 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.0 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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4.3 / 5

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

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4.1 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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4.1 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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4.1 / 5

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.

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4.0 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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4.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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4.0 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2018-08

3.9 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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3.9 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2018-08

3.9 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2018-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.

Curriculum and Instruction →

Educational/Instructional Technology →

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 25-9031.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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