ACCEL Schools
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Contractor-CareerTechnicalEducationInstructionalDesigner
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“Contractor - Career Technical Education Instructional Designer at ACCEL Schools. Skills: Instructional design, Curriculum development, Career Technical Education. Design CTE courses. Develop CTE courses”
What You'll Achieve.
Prepare students for college; Prepare students for careers; Prepare students for industry certifications
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree preferred, Experience in instructional design, Experience in curriculum development, Experience in teaching, Familiarity with Ohio CTE standards, Familiarity with Perkins V requirements, Familiarity with industry credential integration, Proficiency with LMS platforms, Proficiency with digital content tools, Project management skills
Nice to Have
Previous experience designing CTE courses in Business, Previous experience designing CTE courses in IT, Previous experience designing CTE courses in Health, Previous experience designing CTE courses in Construction, Previous experience designing CTE courses in Aviation, Previous experience designing CTE courses in Education pathways, Experience supporting teachers in implementing curriculum effectively, Ability to integrate real-world projects, Ability to integrate work-based learning, Ability to integrate industry credentials into courses
What You'll Do.
Implement CTE courses
Partner with teachers
Partner with school leaders
Create engaging curriculum
Create standards-aligned curriculum
Ensure courses are learner-centered
Ensure courses are accessible
Optimize courses for online learning
Optimize courses for blended learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with subject matter experts; Partner with teachers; Partner with school leaders; Support teachers in implementation
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Handle multiple builds, 2–3 year roadmap
Full Job Description
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 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 supp
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