Instructional Coordinators - 25-9031.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Consultant, Education
  • Director, Instructional Material
  • Educational Specialist
  • Music Supervisor
  • Supervisor, Education
  • Supervisor, Special Education

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
  • Advise and teach students.
  • Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
  • Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
  • Develop classroom-based and distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses.
  • Develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors.
  • Develop tests, questionnaires, and procedures that measure the effectiveness of curricula, and use these tools to determine whether program objectives are being met.
  • Inspect instructional equipment to determine if repairs are needed, and authorize necessary repairs.
  • Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes, and rules and regulations of state education boards.
  • Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
  • Organize production and design of curriculum materials.
  • Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
  • Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals, or assist in their preparation.
  • Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.
  • Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
  • Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
  • Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adapt course of study to meet student needs
  • advise students
  • analyze data on curricula or instructional methods
  • assess educational potential or need of students
  • catalog or classify materials or artifacts
  • conduct research on work-related topics
  • conduct training for personnel
  • confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
  • convert information into instructional program
  • coordinate activities of assistants
  • coordinate educational content
  • coordinate instructional outcomes
  • demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
  • design systems in cooperation with colleagues
  • develop course or training objectives
  • develop instructional materials
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop teaching aids
  • develop training programs
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • evaluate educational outcomes
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • explain government laws or regulations
  • explain government rules or policies
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • make presentations
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • organize educational material or ideas
  • plan meetings or conferences
  • prepare instruction manuals
  • recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
  • select teaching materials to meet student needs
  • solicit support from officials or public
  • train instructors in training techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques
  • write public sector or educational grant proposals
  • write research or project grant proposals