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Directs research activities concerned with educational programs and services in school system: Formulates and designs procedures to determine if program objectives are being met. Develops tests to measure effectiveness of curriculum or services and to interpret pupil intellectual and social development and group and school progress. Develops questionnaires and interviews school staff and administrators to obtain information about curriculum. Evaluates data obtained from study and prepares narrative and statistical reports for dissemination to school administrators. Formulates recommendations and procedures for current and proposed units of instruction. Develops in-service training program for staff. May devise questionnaire to evaluate training program. May specialize in research activities concerned with elementary, secondary, college, or other specialized educational programs. May evaluate staff performance. May plan budget.

Personality Traits


Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Salary and Education


How much does an Educational Specialist make?

Nationally: $33,000 – $93,000

Main education level: Advanced

source: US Dept of Labor


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