How to hire an instructional coordinator

How to hire an instructional coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step instructional coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an instructional coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new instructional coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the instructional coordinator you need to hire. Certain instructional coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An instructional coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, instructional coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of instructional coordinator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Instructional Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Instructional Coordinator	Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, coordinate its implementation with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.	$16-32
   Technology Teacher	A technology teacher specializes in facilitating discussions involving technology. Among their responsibilities include developing lesson and coursework plans, grading the students' quizzes and examinations, creating instructional materials, and organizing activities to develop their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills... Show more	$17-30
   Curriculum Writer	Curriculum writers are professionals who are responsible for developing new academic instructional materials, lessons, and activities to be used by teachers or instructional staff from school districts, media companies, and other businesses. These writers are required to conduct professional development sessions for all staff about the design and changes in the new curriculum... Show more	$16-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Curriculum Development
   • Instructional Materials
   • Student Learning
   • Course Content
   • PowerPoint
   • Data Collection
   • Course Materials
   • Applied Behavior Analysis
   • Student Performance
   • Staff Development
   • Mathematics
   • CPR
   • ABA
   • Led Training

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   Responsibilities:

   • Educate patients and develop clinical research operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education participation, objectives, and services.
   • Implement training programs using PowerPoint to develop classes.
   • Assist faculty in the creation, development, and implementation of computer-assist instructional materials and multimedia presentations.
   • Coordinate CPR clases, tought classes, and in charge of making certifications.
   • Render first aid and CPR as needed to staff and attendees during these events.
   • Serve on campus committees, campus senate and supervise tutorial program in the mathematics lab.

   More instructional coordinator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your instructional coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An instructional coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, instructional coordinators' average salary in mississippi is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level instructional coordinators 49% less than senior-level instructional coordinators.
   • Certifications. An instructional coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an instructional coordinator's salary.

   Average instructional coordinator salary

   $48,344yearly

   $23.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level instructional coordinator salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average instructional coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$69,613	$33
   2	Washington	$56,731	$27
   3	New York	$56,570	$27
   4	Virginia	$55,655	$27
   5	Illinois	$52,548	$25
   6	Massachusetts	$52,265	$25
   7	New Jersey	$51,719	$25
   8	Colorado	$51,102	$25
   9	California	$50,586	$24
   10	Texas	$48,060	$23
   11	Pennsylvania	$47,411	$23
   12	Iowa	$46,706	$22
   13	Georgia	$46,254	$22
   14	Florida	$46,175	$22
   15	Missouri	$44,171	$21
   16	Arizona	$42,373	$20
   17	Oklahoma	$38,242	$18

   Average instructional coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$84,955	$40.84	1
   2	Duolingo	$73,105	$35.15
   3	University of California-Berkeley	$67,135	$32.28	4
   4	EDC	$66,612	$32.02
   5	University of California	$65,742	$31.61	21
   6	Michigan State University	$64,638	$31.08
   7	Opportunity Charter School	$64,461	$30.99
   8	Truckee Meadows Community College	$64,272	$30.90
   9	St. Marys of Medford	$63,948	$30.74
   10	De Anza College	$61,843	$29.73
   11	PCSST	$61,648	$29.64
   12	Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School	$61,610	$29.62	6
   13	Pacific Christian Academy	$61,265	$29.45
   14	Eurasia Foundation	$60,917	$29.29
   15	Montclair State University	$60,396	$29.04	6
   16	Educational Commission for Foreign	$59,765	$28.73
   17	Missouri State University	$59,493	$28.60
   18	Northeastern State University	$59,448	$28.58
   19	Beaver Country Day School	$59,275	$28.50
   20	Eagle Academy Public Charter School	$59,185	$28.45

4. Writing an instructional coordinator job description

   An instructional coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an instructional coordinator job description:

   Instructional coordinator job description example

   * Support the philosophy of the Language and Literacy and Social Studies Departments.
   * Provide instructional support for all schools as determined through collaboration with School Leadership.
   * Coordinate co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.
   * Develop training curricula and/or recommend or utilize vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives.
   * Coordinate special group meetings in selected programs to ensure program compliance.
   * Assist with campus leadership in the identification of programs, instructional activities, and current effective teaching practices to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of students.
   * Assists with district-wide events and related extra-curricular events, including those before and after school, and on Saturday.
   * Design and oversee the implementation of activities related to curriculum at the district level.
   * Prepare and review presentations, summaries, required reports, data and other documents as needed for distribution by the Social Studies Department Director
   * Assist with monitoring instructionally focused visits to campuses to facilitate the implementation of instructional programs, services and tools
   * Deliver training programs, including required in-service training, designed to improve job-related skills and enhance professional growth of instructional personnel.
   * Develop and present professional development for principals, teachers, and other campus personnel.
   * Formulate training outlines and determine instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
   * Attend district-wide cross-training and development needs for individuals.
   * Work collaboratively with the other departments under Language, Literacy, and Social Studies to develop curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
   * Work to ensure that all curriculum products are updated and that curricular programs align with data.
   * Maintain active involvement in related professional organizations.
   * Keep abreast of technical, legislative, and professional development trends and help disseminate the information to appropriate personnel.
   * Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and valid Texas teacher certification in an area of EC-8 and/or Secondary Social Studies.
   * Five to seven years of directly related experience preferred, including at least three years of classroom teaching experience.
   * Demonstrate ability to write, review and edit curriculum.
   * Demonstrate ability to write, review and edit assessments.
   * Experience in coaching teachers to improve content knowledge and pedagogical skills preferred.
   * Demonstrated knowledge of district curriculum and national and state standards and initiatives in the content area.
   * Proficiency in technology, including the use of Microsoft Office tools and Google applications, including digital instructional tools for the classroom.
   * Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
   * Ability to provide leadership and support for all district and departmental goals and objectives.
   * Experience in grant writing preferred.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find instructional coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your instructional coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit instructional coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit instructional coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new instructional coordinator

   Once you've selected the best instructional coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new instructional coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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