Instructional Coordinators
SOC Code: 25-9031 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Instructional Coordinators. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $76,128 | $100,984 | $125,861 | $150,717 |
| Cleveland, OH | $56,680 | $84,968 | $113,256 | $141,544 |
| Modesto, CA | $82,805 | $98,051 | $113,277 | $128,523 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,584 | $85,821 | $107,037 | $128,274 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $71,094 | $90,126 | $109,138 | $128,170 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $75,691 | $93,018 | $110,344 | $127,670 |
| Yuba City, CA | $60,133 | $82,430 | $104,728 | $127,026 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $60,757 | $82,763 | $104,749 | $126,755 |
| Merced, CA | $75,442 | $92,373 | $109,304 | $126,235 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,930 | $88,546 | $107,182 | $125,798 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | 20 | $55,149 |
| Purdue University | 17 | $66,326 |
| University of Michigan | 16 | $81,011 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 14 | $70,769 |
| University of Illinois | 12 | $61,019 |
| Think Academy International Education Inc. | 12 | $74,912 |
| Frank Cunningham Consultancy, Inc. | 10 | $83,600 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | 9 | $66,322 |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Co. | 8 | $71,033 |
| The Tikvah Fund | 7 | $77,346 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48 | $77,165 |
| 2021 | 46 | $69,621 |
| 2022 | 73 | $73,859 |
| 2023 | 220 | $67,097 |
| 2024 | 293 | $514,510 |
| 2025 | 370 | $72,531 |
| 2026 | 48 | $73,063 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Strategies | 4.2 | |
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.8 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 59.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.8% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
- Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Cascading style sheets CSS Extensible markup language XML Hypertext markup language HTML JavaScript Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint
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