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Regional or State Coordinator

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities at a regional or state organization, often supporting district and school-level educators/administrators as they apply new concepts. Remain current and relevant in their area of expertise.

Annual openings

419

Median wage

$82,160

Typical education

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is expected, though some roles may require a minimum of a Master’s degree.

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is expected, though some roles may require a minimum of a Master’s degree.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

There are often no additional credentials required for this job. For information on CTE roles, please see the Specialty Areas section.

Experience detail

At least 3-5 years of experience as a Licensed Teacher or in an education-related job is expected.

Employer competency information

  • ● Problem Solving & Decision Making - Able to facilitate solution development and conflict resolution across multiple organizations and with external stakeholders ● Administration & Management - Leads resources and budget, development/implementation of policies, staff development, staffing decisions, etc. for their organization ● Communication - Communicate a wide variety of messages to a wide variety of stakeholders, such as students, Teachers, families, school/district leadership and the community as a whole ● Customer Service - Identifying key stakeholders, while understanding and meeting their key objectives for your role ● Critical & Analytical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
  2. Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
  3. Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
  4. Advise and teach students.
  5. Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
  6. Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
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