Full Time Contractor - Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

ACCEL Schools is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the Career Tech Education Instructional Designer. We are seeking professionals that prioritize student learning, life skills, career-based interventions, and career development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

Position Summary

This position will be a full-time contractor position for a minimum of 2 years with the opportunity to stay on longer if needed. The Career Tech Education Instructional Designer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) courses that align with national standards, industry-recognized credentials, and workforce needs. This role partners with subject matter experts (SMEs), teachers, and school leaders to create engaging, standards-aligned curriculum that prepares students for college, careers, and industry certifications. The Instructional Designer ensures that all courses are learner-centered, accessible, and optimized for both online and blended learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Course & Curriculum Design
• Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards.
• Integrate industry credentials, College Credit Plus (CCP), and CTAG opportunities where appropriate.
• Ensure courses align with labor market demand and approved pathways within the Career-Technical Planning District (CTPD).
• Content Development
• Build engaging instructional materials, including lesson plans, digital modules, assessments, projects, and labs.
• Develop resources for Canvas (or other LMS) with multimedia, interactive tools, and project-based learning.
• Create teacher guides, pacing guides, and professional learning resources to support successful implementation.
• Collaboration & Compliance
• Work closely with SMEs, teachers, and administrators to ensure technical accuracy and instructional quality.
• Coordinate with the CTE team to meet Perkins V, EMIS, and CTPD reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with accessibility standards and best practices for online learning.
• Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Collect and analyze feedback from teachers, students, and administrators.
• Revise and improve course content based on student performance data and industry changes.
• Stay current with CTE trends, technology, and workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or teaching, preferably in CTE or career pathways.
• Familiarity with Ohio CTE standards, Perkins V requirements, and industry credential integration strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (Canvas, Google Classroom, etc.) and digital content tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple builds across a 2–3 year roadmap.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility, UDL, and best practices in online and blended learning.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience designing CTE courses in areas such as Business, IT, Health, Construction, Aviation, or Education pathways.
• Experience supporting teachers in implementing curriculum effectively.
• Ability to integrate real-world projects, work-based learning, and industry credentials into courses.

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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