Contractor – Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

ACCEL Schools

. Design, develop, and implement high-quality Career Technical Education courses aligned with national standards, industry-recognized credentials, and workforce needs .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing Career Technical Education courses that align with national standards and industry-recognized credentials. Proficient in utilizing LMS platforms and integrating real-world projects to enhance instructional quality and student engagement.

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Instructional DesignCurriculum DevelopmentLMS ProficiencyProject ManagementCTE Standards Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignAssessment DevelopmentDigital Content CreationData AnalysisCourse Syllabus DevelopmentProject-Based LearningAccessibility Standards KnowledgeIndustry Credential IntegrationFeedback Collection

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationWritingAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CanvasGoogle ClassroomMultimedia ToolsInteractive ToolsDigital Modules

Industry Keywords

Career Technical EducationOhio CTE StandardsPerkins V RequirementsWork-Based LearningIndustry Credentials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement high-quality Career Technical Education courses aligned with national standards, industry-recognized credentials, and workforce needs
Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards
Integrate industry credentials and College Credit Plus (CCP)
Ensure courses align with labor market demand
Build lesson plans, digital modules, assessments, projects, and labs
Develop resources for Canvas or other LMS platforms with multimedia, interactive tools, and project-based learning
Create teacher guides, pacing guides, and professional learning resources
Collaborate with subject matter experts, teachers, and administrators to ensure technical accuracy and instructional quality
Maintain compliance with accessibility standards and online learning best practices
Collect and analyze feedback from teachers, students, and administrators
Revise and improve course content using student performance data and industry changes
Stay current with CTE trends, technology, and workforce needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Previous experience designing CTE courses in Business, IT, Health, Construction, Aviation, or Education pathways preferred
Experience supporting teachers in implementing curriculum effectively preferred
Ability to integrate real-world projects, work-based learning, and industry credentials into courses preferred
Work limited to up to 40 hours per week unless otherwise approved

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly rate of $30.00–$35.00
Full-time contractor position for a minimum of 2 years, with the opportunity to stay longer if needed