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Career Technical Education Instructional DesignerACCEL Schools • Cleveland, OH, US
Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

ACCEL Schools • Cleveland, OH, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

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 & Curriculum Design

  • Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards.
  • Integrate industry credentials opportunities where appropriate.
  • Ensure courses align with labor market demand and approved pathways

Course Development & LMS Design

  • Build complete CTE courses in Canvas (or other LMS) using pre-developed lesson content, assignments, and assessments.
  • Code and format course pages using HTML / CSS to ensure a professional, branded, and student-friendly appearance.
  • Integrate multimedia elements, links, simulations, and interactive components to enhance learner engagement.
  • Apply consistent structure, design templates, and accessibility standards across all modules and lessons.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve LMS functionality issues to maintain seamless user experience.
  • Content Development

  • 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.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Conduct thorough testing of courses for broken links, navigation errors, accessibility compliance (ADA / UDL), and design consistency.
  • Maintain alignment to state CTE standards, Perkins V expectations, and approved pathway structures.
  • Ensure courses meet internal brand and instructional design quality standards across all programs.
  • Track and manage course build documentation, file organization, and version control.
  • Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

  • Collect and analyze feedback from teachers, students, and administrators.
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews and implement revisions based on feedback or compliance updates.
  • Revise and improve course content based on student performance data and industry changes.
  • Stay current with CTE trends, technology, and workforce needs.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
  • Experience building or managing courses in an LMS (Canvas preferred); knowledge of HTML and CSS strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with National 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.
  • Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience designing CTE courses in areas such as Business, IT, Health, Construction, Aviation, or Education pathways.
  • Experience working with pre-developed instructional content and transforming it into engaging, digital-ready lessons.
  • Knowledge of accessibility compliance standards and universal design for learning (UDL).
  • Ability to integrate real-world projects, work-based learning, and industry credentials into courses.
  • About Us

    "We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

    ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

    We offer the following benefits :

    Compensation

    The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    Life benefits – time & peace of mind

  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  • Health benefits – stay well & thrive

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  • Career benefits – keep growing

  • Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    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, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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