Curriculum Coordinators

Curriculum coordinators usually have prior experience in teaching or school administration. They may be required to have prior experience in certain grade levels, academic areas, or specialized fields.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this profession, particularly for gathering and reviewing information and then sharing findings and recommendations in clear ways. They must be able to effectively communicate with educators, principals, schools board members, as well as the public. Curriculum coordinators must also have strong analytical and organizational skills. They must be able to review a wide variety of data—from student test scores and evaluations of teachers to educational materials and text books—and make decisions based on their analyses. Strong time-management and project-management skills are also important. Curriculum coordinators continue to learn throughout their careers, keeping up with developments and new technologies in the education industry.