Educational Technologist
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Evaluate learning needs and recommend technology solutions
- Configure and support learning management systems
- Design digital learning experiences and course templates
- Train educators and staff on teaching tools and best practices
- Create guides, tutorials, and support resources for learners
- Partner with faculty and subject matter experts to improve course quality
- Ensure digital learning materials meet accessibility standards
- Troubleshoot learning tool issues and coordinate with vendors
- Measure learning engagement and effectiveness using data
- Support piloting and rollout of new learning technologies
Top Skills for Success
Instructional Design
Learning Management Systems
Learning Experience Design
Facilitation
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Accessibility
Assessment Design
Data Literacy
Technical Troubleshooting
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Educational Technologist
Learning Support Specialist
Instructional Designer
Academic Technology Specialist
Learning Management System Administrator
Transition Opportunities
Senior Educational Technologist
Learning Experience Designer
Instructional Design Lead
Learning Technology Manager
Director of Digital Learning
Product Manager for Learning Platforms
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Learning AnalyticsAccessibilityContent Authoring ToolsProject ManagementVendor ManagementLearning Platform Administration
Development SuggestionsBuild a small portfolio that shows a course redesign, a training plan, and an accessibility update. Strengthen platform skills by administering a sandbox learning system. Practice using learning data to propose one clear improvement tied to a measurable outcome.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 55,000 to 75,000
Mid LevelUSD 75,000 to 100,000
Senior LevelUSD 100,000 to 140,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, driven by hybrid learning, learning platform upgrades, and increased focus on digital accessibility and skills training.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
Public school districtsUniversities and collegesOnline learning providersHospitals and healthcare systemsLarge enterprises with internal training teamsGovernment agenciesEducation technology companies
Industry Sectors
K to 12 educationHigher educationCorporate learning and developmentHealthcare educationPublic sectorEducation technology
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a portfolio with two to three examples of digital learning work2
Gain hands-on experience with a learning management system in a sandbox environment3
Develop a short training workshop for educators and collect feedback4
Learn core accessibility practices and apply them to an existing course5
Set up a simple reporting dashboard to track engagement and completion6
Join a professional community focused on learning technology and instructional design