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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Instructional Designers and Technologists *
 
Instructional Designers and Technologists
(O*NET 25-9031.01, SOC 25-9031)
What they do
Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.
 
Also called:
Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologist, IT Senior Analyst (Instructional Technology Senior Analyst), Lead Performance Support Analyst, Learning Development Specialist, Senior Instructional Designer, Team Lead, Teacher Support and Student Intervention
 
 
Wages
Instructional Coordinators*
Vermont - 2020
Percentile1HourlyYearly
10% $ 15.12   $31,460  
25% $ 23.08   $48,010  
Median $ 29.00   $60,310  
75% $ 35.05   $72,910  
90% $ 40.79   $84,850  
 
Average $ 28.99   $60,290  
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Industries of Employment
Instructional Coordinators*
United States - 2018
IndustryPercent of total
  • Educational services; state, local, and private
75%
  • Social assistance
5%
  • State government, excluding education and hospitals
4%
  • Self-employed workers
3%
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
3%
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about:
  • Education and Training
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Communications and Media
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
  • Computers and Electronics
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Customer and Personal Service
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Instructing
    Teaching others how to do something.
  • Learning Strategies
    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Writing
    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Critical Thinking
    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments:
  • Enterprising
    Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Social
    Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
    Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability
    Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Initiative
    Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Analytical Thinking
    Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Cooperation
    Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Projected Employment
Instructional Coordinators*
 Vermont
2018 employment 489
2028 employment 493
Annual percent change
(compounded)
0.1%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
45
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Education and Experience:
Instructional Coordinators*
  • Typical education needed for entry
    Master's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    5 years or more
  • Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
    None
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Job Zone
Extensive Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have?
Education level Percent of
U.S. Workers
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate
  0%
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate
  70%
Bachelor's degree   26%
Associate's degree   0%
Certificate or some college,
no degree
  0%
High school diploma
or equivalent
  4%
Less than high school diploma   0%
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in:
  • Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Fluency of Ideas
    The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do:
  • Interacting With Computers
    Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Training and Teaching Others
    Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Getting Information
    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Thinking Creatively
    Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day:
  • Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Assess educational needs of students.
  • Develop instructional materials.
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Tasks
On the job, you would:
  • Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
  • Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
  • Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
  • Design learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
  • Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
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