Contractor – Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

ACCEL Schools

Career Technical Education Instructional Designer responsible for designing engaging CTE courses with student-focused curriculum. Collaborating with SMEs and educators to enhance career development.

Posted 5/21/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards
Integrate industry credentials, College Credit Plus (CCP)
Ensure courses align with labor market demand
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
Work closely with SMEs, teachers, and administrators to ensure technical accuracy and instructional quality
Maintain compliance with accessibility standards and best practices for online learning
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

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

instructional designcurriculum developmentcourse developmentassessment designproject-based learningdata analysismultimedia developmentdigital content creationaccessibility standardsUDL

Soft Skills

project managementcollaborationcommunicationwritingfeedback analysisadaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillstechnical accuracy

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EducationBachelor’s degree in Instructional DesignBachelor’s degree in Curriculum DevelopmentMaster’s degree in EducationMaster’s degree in Instructional DesignMaster’s degree in Curriculum Development