Remote CTE Instructional Designer: Curriculum & LMS Lead

ACCEL Schools; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a remote Contractor for Career Technical Education Instructional Design. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing high-quality CTE courses aligned with national standards and industry credentials.

The designer will collaborate with SMEs, teachers, and school leaders to create engaging, accessible curriculum for online and blended environments. Responsibilities include content development, LMS-enabled resources, and teacher support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments aligned to state and federal standards.
• 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.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

LMS platforms

Project management

Collaboration

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Instructional Design

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Canvas

Google Classroom

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking a remote Contractor for Career Technical Education Instructional Design. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing high-quality CTE courses aligned with national standards and industry credentials.

The designer will collaborate with SMEs, teachers, and school leaders to create engaging, accessible curriculum for online and blended environments. Responsibilities include content development, LMS-enabled resources, and teacher support.