Ohio Career Technical Education Specialist

About the role

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Career Technical Education Specialist to support Ohio brick-and-mortar schools with implementation and growth of Career Tech Education and Career-Based Intervention (CBI) programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in planning for school transition from Career-Based Intervention (CBI) programs into aligned CTE pathways.
• Aid 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.
• Aid 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.
• Aid in 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.

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.

About the Pay

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.

About the Benefits

• Compensation
• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Career benefits – keep growing

About 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.