Virtual CTE Coordinator - SY 26-27

About Us 

OHDELA (Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy) is a tuition-free, K-12 online school dedicated to transforming education through a state-of-the-art virtual experience. We offer a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum delivered by highly qualified teachers, providing 24/7 access to learning. As a premier online academy, we tailor our instruction to meet the unique needs of every student—from advanced learners to those seeking a safe, bully-free environment.

CTE Coordinator has the chief responsibility to develop and implement a comprehensive career readiness program. This includes working collaboratively with administrators, student’s services staff, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services. The CTE coordinator also facilitates partnerships with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ successful transition to postsecondary education and employment.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events. 

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohdela 

Duties include:

• Manages career readiness programming for all students;
• Recruit students for available CTE programs of study;
• Coordinates career planning activities in collaboration with the school counselor and other student services staff;
• Assists students with course selections as it pertains to CTE and career/graduation planning;
• Develops and maintains partnerships with business, industry, education, and military community that provide opportunities for students;
• Provides and coordinates administration and interpretation of career assessments;
• Develops and oversees work-based learning opportunities;
• Markets CTE programs and partnership;
• Delivers professional development and training to school staff on career readiness standards and best practices;
• Participates in professional development activities at the local, regional, state, and national levels in order to remain current with emerging demands, trends, and careers in a rapidly changing workforce;
• Make recommendations for long-term adjustments in career readiness program to meet changing job trends and labor market needs;
• Assists with activities to ensure program funding and compliance;
• Other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• OH residence required
• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
• OH CTE teaching license or the ability to obtain a CTE supplemental license preferred
• Three or more years of experience with OH CTE, including creating and maintaining external partnerships
• A fundamental understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE), it’s indicators as measurements of success, and the pathway approach in which CTE is implemented
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks

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: 

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.