How to hire an instructional supervisor

How to hire an instructional supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step instructional supervisor 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 supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new instructional supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The instructional supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect instructional supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of instructional supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Instructional Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Instructional Supervisor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$30-50
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Instructional Materials
   • Safety Procedures
   • Course Curriculum
   • K-12
   • Student Learning
   • Syllabus
   • Training Programs
   • Professional Development
   • Training Materials
   • Student Performance
   • Course Materials
   • CPR
   • Class Schedules
   • Technical Training

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the project that design, test, and deploy the Microsoft SharePoint sites for the PMO.
   • Manage SharePoint migration for the education team by collaborating with ministries and establishing best practice guidelines for content posting.
   • Receive CPR and first aid training.
   • Provide loss prevention training, CPR and first aid.
   • Collaborate with FAA safety engineers, inspectors, and policy experts.
   • Design and present PowerPoint presentations to thousands of people on various levels.

   More instructional supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your instructional supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An instructional supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an instructional supervisor in Kansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level instructional supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level instructional supervisor. Additionally, an instructional supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average instructional supervisor salary

   $82,970yearly

   $39.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level instructional supervisor salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average instructional supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$118,171	$57
   2	Massachusetts	$111,698	$54
   3	New Jersey	$101,159	$49
   4	Texas	$89,331	$43
   5	Colorado	$88,929	$43
   6	Oregon	$87,544	$42
   7	Tennessee	$87,372	$42
   8	Arkansas	$83,415	$40
   9	Maryland	$81,411	$39
   10	Connecticut	$81,127	$39
   11	Ohio	$78,501	$38
   12	Pennsylvania	$76,678	$37

   Average instructional supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Goldfish Swim School	$87,902	$42.26
   2	Education Through Music	$85,048	$40.89
   3	Yukon Kuskokwim Health	$83,240	$40.02
   4	THE MAX Challenge	$82,022	$39.43
   5	Portland State University	$77,826	$37.42
   6	Paycom	$73,801	$35.48
   7	Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities	$69,205	$33.27	1
   8	Johns Hopkins University	$67,052	$32.24
   9	Gestalt Community Schools	$60,912	$29.28

4. Writing an instructional supervisor job description

   An instructional supervisor 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an instructional supervisor job description:

   Instructional supervisor job description example

   Job DescriptionAre you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!
   
   We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.
   Benefits:
   
   Leadership roles Flexible hours Great pay Valuable work experience Increased social opportunities Future references/referrals Requirements:
   
   Ability to work with children Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills Must pass background examinations (included with training) Job Title : Deck Supervisor
   
   Reports to: General Manager/Assistant General Manager/Pool Operations Manager
   
   FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
   
   Summary : Manages assigned shift including supervision of on-deck employees, maintenance of pool environment and interaction with students and parents/guardians. Exhibits expert-level knowledge of all levels of the GSS curriculum. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of GSS management policies and practices.
   
   Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   Provides leadership, discipline and constructive feedback to instructors and deck teachers to ensure quality delivery of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and prepares the deck for the shift. Conducts periodic evaluations of instructors and deck teachers. Interacts with parents/guardians to discuss student progress. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure customer satisfaction. Completes daily Deck Supervisor logs on assigned shift and monitors the students’ attendance. Coordinates tasks required to ensure the cleanliness of the pool facility. Arranges for replacements for absent employees. Maintains the appropriate levels of chemicals for the pool environment. Acts as substitute swim instructor when necessary. Suggests areas for improvement and implements corrective action through in-services or other training. Participates in training/in-services as required. Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Education/Experience : High school diploma or GED is preferred. Two or more years as a swim instructor required. Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or teacher preferred. College degree preferred.
   
   Certificates and Licenses : Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
   
   Work Environment : While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate. Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right instructional supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your instructional supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit instructional supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with instructional supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect instructional supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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