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Remote instructional designer developing Career Technical Education courses for ACCEL Schools. Creating standards-aligned curricula, digital materials, and teacher resources for online and blended learning.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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