Employers
Approximately 202,270 instructional coordinators are employed in the United States. They work for elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, and educational support services firms. Opportunities are available throughout the country, but the U.S. Department of Labor reports that the following states had the largest number of instructional coordinators in 2023: Texas (32,250), California (18,340), New York (17,870), Florida (12,230), and Illinois (9,170).
Starting Out
This is not an entry-level career. You’ll need at least five years of experience working as a teacher or as a principal—and a degree in education or curriculum and instruction—to be qualified to work as an instructional coordinator.
During college, become a student member of the ASCD to access networking opportunities. Be sure to follow the ASCD on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and other social networking sites to stay abreast of industry developments and network.
Job listings can be found on social networking sites such as LinkedIn, at the Web sites of school districts and other employers, and at the ASCD’s Web site, https://www.ascd.org.
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