Ohio Career Technical Education Specialist

Ohio Career Technical Education Specialist

ACCEL Schools is seeking a qualified individual to join our national team as the Ohio Career Technical Education Specialist. We are seeking professionals who prioritize student learning, employability skills, career readiness, and intervention strategies that support student success. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

The Ohio Career Technical Education Specialist will support Career Tech Education and Career-Based Intervention programs across ACCEL Schools' Ohio brick-and-mortar network. This individual will provide guidance and support related to program implementation, compliance, work-based learning, curriculum resources, and student support strategies aligned to Ohio CTE and CBI requirements. The role will work closely with school leaders, teachers, and the National CTE Team to strengthen program quality, expand student opportunities, and ensure sustainable CTE and CBI programming.

Duties Include:

• Support and assist Ohio brick-and-mortar schools with implementation and growth of Career Technical Education Pathways and Career-Based Intervention (CBI) programs.
• Collaborate with the National CTE Team, school leaders, counselors, and teachers to support program success and student outcomes.
• Provide guidance on Ohio CBI requirements, documentation, and compliance expectations.
• Assist with planning for school transition from Career-Based Intervention (CBI) programs into aligned CTE pathways.
• Assist schools with work-based learning implementation, student placements, tracking, and best practices.
• Support schools in identifying and utilizing appropriate curriculum resources, intervention supports, and employability skill development activities.
• Help schools develop meaningful partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to expand career readiness opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify and implement industry-recognized credentials aligned to student interests, career pathways, and CBI program needs
• Support the creation, coordination, and ongoing maintenance of CTE and CBI advisory councils and relationships with school CTPD organizations
• Maintain knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), with an emphasis on middle school engagement and implementation opportunities

Collaboration & Training:

• Serve as a support contact for Ohio schools regarding CTE and CBI programming and implementation needs.
• Work alongside the National CTE Team to provide training and professional development for CBI teachers and school staff.
• Support communication and collaboration between schools and the National CTE Team to ensure consistent implementation and support.
• Assist in identifying program needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement across schools.

Compliance & Reporting Support:

• Support schools with maintaining accurate documentation related to CTE and CBI programming and work-based learning activities.
• Assist with monitoring program participation and identifying areas needing additional support or follow-up.
• Stay current on Ohio CTE and CBI requirements, workforce readiness initiatives, and related educational updates.

Qualifications:

• Ohio residency required with the ability to travel
• Valid Ohio teaching license required
• Career-Based Intervention (CBI) endorsement required or ability to obtain endorsement
• Bachelor's degree in education, career and technical education, intervention specialist education, or related field preferred
• Experience working with at-risk, career-focused, or alternative education student populations preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple schools and support a variety of program models

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Ohio CTE and CBI requirements and work-based learning expectations
• Experience supporting student career readiness, employability skills, and intervention strategies
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, businesses, and community organizations
• Experience working within educational networks or multi-school systems preferred
• Experience or comfortability with virtual workplace environments preferred

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 $50,000 - $55,000. 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 Accel Schools 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.