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Instructional Coordinators - 25-9031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Curriculum and Instruction Director
  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Curriculum Director
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Education Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • Instructional Systems Specialist
  • Instructional Technologist
  • Learning Development Specialist
  • Program Administrator

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
  • 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.
  • Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
  • Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
  • Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
  • Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
  • Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
  • Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
  • Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
  • Design learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
  • Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
  • Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
  • Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
  • Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
  • Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
  • Interview subject-matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
  • Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
  • Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
  • Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
  • Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
  • Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
  • Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
  • Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Assess educational needs of students.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Direct activities of subordinates.
  • Edit documents.
  • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
  • Evaluate performance of educational staff.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Organize informational materials.
  • Promote educational institutions or programs.
  • Research topics in area of expertise.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Train staff members.
  • Write grant proposals.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • 2M Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Academic Program Manager (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Academy Military Training NCO (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Advanced Command and Staff School Instructor (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Aerospace Physiology (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Physiology Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Afloat Training Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Air Intercept Control Weapons and Tactics Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aircraft Maintenance (Rotary-Wing) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Readiness Manager (Avionics) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Readiness Manager (Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Readiness Manager (Mechanical) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aircrew Readiness Manager (Tactical Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Antiterrorism (AT) Training Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Armor Senior Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Assault Amphibious Master Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • AV-8B Weapons Training Officer (WTO) Qualification (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Aviation Engineering Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Aviation Survival Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Water Survival Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Avionics Electrical Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Basic Swimming and Water Survival Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Career Counselor (Army - Enlisted)
  • Civil Affairs Senior Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Civil Affairs Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Civil Affairs Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Command Fitness Leader (CFL) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Commander, Cadet Squadron, USAF Academy (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Crew Served Weapons (CSW) Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Development Advisor (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Drill Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education and Training Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education and Training Leader (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Education And Training Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education/Training Planning and Program Officer (General) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Educational Services Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructional System Designer (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Exercise Controller (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Exercise Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Field Artillery Operations Man (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Force Fitness Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Formal School Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Formal School Officer Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Instructor (FAC(A)I) Qualification (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Ground School Instructor (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Harbor Security Boat Training Supervisor (HSB TRASUP) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Indoctrination Training Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Infantry Weapons Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Instructor (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Instructor Training Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Instructor, Academic (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Instructor, Engineering (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Instructor, General (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Instructor, Naval Science (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Instructor, Technical (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Intelligence Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Language Program Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Gunner's Mate (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Leadership/Management Training Program Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Master Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Enhancement Training Instructor (LETI) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • M1A1 Tank Master Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • MAGTF Enlisted Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • MAGTF Instructor-Pilot/Naval Flight Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • MAGTF Officer Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • MAGTF Officer Instructor-Fixed Wing Pilot (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • MAGTF Officer Instructor-Helicopter Pilot (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • MAGTF Officer Instructor-Naval Flight Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Marine Combat Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marksmanship Coach (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marksmanship Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Martial Arts Instructor-Trainer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Military Training Instructor (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Military Training Leader (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Munitions Systems Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman (Operator) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Security Forces Trainer/Planner (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Counselor (Counselor) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Counselor (Recruiter) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Night Systems Instructor (NSI) Enlisted Aircrew (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Night Systems Instructor (NSI) Qualification (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Nuclear Weapons Instructor (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Operations and Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Operations Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Professional Development Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Professional Military Education Instructor (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Professor of Naval Science (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Recruit Division Commander (RDC)/Recruit Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • School Administrator (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Senior Armor SNCO (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Simulations Operations Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Small Arms Weapons Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Summer Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Summer Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Summer/Winter Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Summer/Winter Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Training and Education (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Training and Education Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Training Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Training Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Training Planning and Program Officer (Aviation, Flight) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Training Planning and Program Officer (Aviation, Ground) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Training Publications and Curriculum Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • USMA, Professor (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor and Associate Dean (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Army Cyber (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Army War College (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Chemistry (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of English (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Foreign Languages (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Geography and Environmental Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of History (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Law (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Leader Development and Organizational Learning (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Mathematical Sciences (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Military Instruction and Ethics (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Physical Education (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Physics (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Social Sciences (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Systems Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Level IV (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Warrior Toughness Command Advisor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Water Safety/Survival Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Crew Chief Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Intelligence Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Intelligence Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) METOC (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) METOC (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Officers (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor - Air Command and Control (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor - Air Command and Control (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor - Air Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor-Aviation Ground Support (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor-Aviation Ground Support (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor-Tactical Air Control Party Program Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Winter Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Winter Mountain Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

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