Virtual CTE - IT Teacher

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Virtual CTE Information Technology Teacher for Pathfinder Career Academy that is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our 2026-2027 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning, life skills, career-based interventions, and career development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

The Virtual CTE Information Technology Teacher effectively educates high school students in conformity with the school philosophy and policies and rules of the governing bodies.

Duties include:

Serve as a teacher of record and primary instructor in the IT Pathway for students.

Teach content area following the school’s course of study or as assigned utilizing technology and varying teaching modalities

Oversee and deliver curriculum that aligns to Career-Technical Education standards.

Plan and execute lesson plans that align with all necessary state standards

Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning for enrichment or remediation purposes

Align material to State CTE standards and or create course material aligned to applicable Webxams

Initiate, recruit, and guide students through an active chapter of a CTSO

Motivate students to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals, as well as other goals identified

Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling

Maintain a safe classroom environment

Issue discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning

Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records

Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders

Maintain effective communication on an ongoing basis with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders

Perform student home visits as needed

Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed

Recognize opportunities for teachable moments with students

Gather, maintain, and submit all student information and forms in a professional and timely manner

Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems

Possess the knowledge to learn data and delivery systems necessary for the content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant student learning experiences and support students in their learning experiences both inside and outside the school.

Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters

Uses computers and other technology provided to assist and support students in their learning

Participate in ongoing professional development activities

Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities

Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Administration such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, field trips, professional learning communities

Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and the behavior we expect from our students

Actively assists in student recruitment and retention activities as directed by the Administrator

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ohio residence required

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Current Integrated Business or IT CTE teaching license required in preferred field, or the ability to obtain a CTE supplemental license

Strong content knowledge in Information Technology

Experience in research-based instructional practices for project-based learning

Familiarity with the Response to Intervention (RTI) process

Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions

Prior online teaching experience preferred

Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A passion for teaching and genuine care for children

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:

Compensation and Benefits:  The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $43,000 – $51,000 annually. 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.