Contractor – Career Technical Education Instructional Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and execute high-quality Career Technical Education courses that are in line with national standards, recognized industry credentials, and workforce requirements.

• Design CTE course syllabi, scope and sequences, unit plans, and assessments that meet state and federal standards.

• Incorporate industry credentials and College Credit Plus (CCP) into course offerings.

• Ensure that courses are aligned with labor market demands.

• Construct lesson plans, digital modules, assessments, projects, and labs.

• Develop resources compatible with Canvas or other LMS platforms utilizing multimedia, interactive tools, and project-based learning methodologies.

• Produce teacher guides, pacing guides, and resources for professional learning.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and administrators to guarantee technical accuracy and instructional excellence.

• Adhere to accessibility standards and best practices for online learning.

• Gather and analyze feedback from teachers, students, and administrators.

• Revise and enhance course content based on student performance data and industry advancements.

• Remain updated on trends in CTE, technology, and workforce requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or teaching, particularly in CTE or career pathways.

• Strong preference for familiarity with Ohio CTE standards, Perkins V requirements, and integration of industry credentials.

• Proficient in LMS platforms (such as Canvas, Google Classroom, etc.) and digital content creation tools.

• Excellent project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple builds over a 2–3 year timeline.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and writing skills.

• Knowledge of accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and best practices in online and blended education.

• Previous experience in designing CTE courses in Business, IT, Health, Construction, Aviation, or Education pathways is preferred.

• Prior experience supporting teachers in the effective implementation of curriculum is preferred.

• Ability to weave real-world projects, work-based learning, and industry credentials into courses is preferred.

• Work is limited to a maximum of 40 hours per week unless otherwise authorized.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $30.00 to $35.00.

• Full-time contractor role for a minimum duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extension if necessary.