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Curriculum Specialists or Instructional Coordinators help schools meet educational standards and regulations. They work in schools and school district offices and may specialize in a particular subject area such as science or social studies. Other employers of curriculum specialists are private schools, consulting firms, and state institutions for higher education.

The tasks performed by curriculum specialists include:

• Developing curricula
• Selecting teaching materials
• Introducing new technology
• Evaluating school programs
• Training teachers

A bachelor's degree (usually in education) is the minimum level of education you need for these jobs. Some positions also require a master's degree or higher. In some states, public school systems also require a special license. Many curriculum specialists start out as classroom teachers.

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Based on 2004 data, as a curriculum specialist or instructional coordinator you can expect to earn between $27,300 and up to more than $81,210 per year, with a median earning potential of $48,790 yearly.