Sometimes specialists write reports about their findings. If changes are made, then specialists prepare and distribute new materials. Once a program is running, specialists monitor it for problems. Additional duties include reviewing information in the field. Specialists may also recruit and train new employees.
Some specialists work in one small area of education.
For example, lab managers work at colleges and universities. Their job is keep the biology and chemistry laboratories running smoothly. They talk to instructors about assignments, demonstrate equipment to students, and train new helpers. Like other specialists, lab managers spend much of their time planning and coordinating events. Educational Program Specialists is in the Educational Services Career Cluster.