Contractor - Career Technical Education Instructional Designer at ACCEL Schools

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Full Time Contractor - Career Technical Education Instructional Designer&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ACCEL Schools is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the Career Tech Education Instructional Designer.&nbsp; 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This position will be a full-time contractor position for a minimum of 2 years with the opportunity to stay on longer if needed.&nbsp; 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Course &amp; Curriculum Design</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Integrate industry credentials, College Credit Plus (CCP)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure courses align with labor market demand&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Content Development</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Build engaging instructional materials, including lesson plans, digital modules, assessments, projects, and labs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Develop resources for Canvas (or other LMS) with multimedia, interactive tools, and project-based learning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Create teacher guides, pacing guides, and professional learning resources to support successful implementation</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Collaboration &amp; Compliance</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work closely with SMEs, teachers, and administrators to ensure technical accuracy and instructional quality</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain compliance with accessibility standards and best practices for online learning</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Evaluation &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collect and analyze feedback from teachers, students, and administrators</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Revise and improve course content based on student performance data and industry changes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Stay current with CTE trends, technology, and workforce needs</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or teaching, preferably in CTE or career pathways</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with Ohio CTE standards, Perkins V requirements, and industry credential integration strongly preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency with LMS platforms (Canvas, Google Classroom, etc.) and digital content tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple builds across a 2–3 year roadmap</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent collaboration, communication, and writing skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of accessibility, UDL, and best practices in online and blended learning</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Previous experience designing CTE courses in areas such as Business, IT, Health, Construction, Aviation, or Education pathways</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting teachers in implementing curriculum effectively</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to integrate real-world projects, work-based learning, and industry credentials into courses</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation and Benefits: </strong><em>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.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 with work limited to up to 40 hours per week unless otherwise approved. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">#LI-AB1</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>