What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed Coordinator/ Career Assessment Specialist position at Apollo Career Center?
Posted 4/28/25
Apollo Career Center is accepting applications for the position of:
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR/CAREER ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
STARTING DATE: August 2025
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director/H.S. Assistant Principal
SALARY RANGE: Based on appropriate salary schedule, commensurate with education and
experience.
BENEFITS: • medical/dental Insurance
- life insurance
- sick/personal leave
WORK WEEK/YEAR: 183-day school year calendar with 10 extended days
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • valid Ohio certification/licensure in Special Education or Intervention Specialist
area
- minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in special education
at the high school level
- solid understanding of special education law
- strong experience with the IEP process
- ability to analyze student progress and recommend accommodations and
modifications to increase student ability to succeed
- strong experience with transition plans and co-teaching
- ability to pass BCI/FBI background checks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • exceptional planning, organizational, computer and communication skills
- sincere interest and ability to relate effectively with students, parents, staff,
social agencies and associate school personnel
- understanding of academic content standards
- knowledge/experience in career-technical education and career testing
- knowledge/experience with standardized testing
RESPONSIBILITIES: • manage all aspects of the special education process including IEP development,
compliance documentation and student progress monitoring
- work closely with teachers to support student success in both academic and
career technical environments
- maintain regular positive communications with home schools, SEOs and parents
MATERIALS TO SUBMIT: • application
(available at: https://www.apollocareercenterhs.com/jobs-at-apollo/)
- resume and any other information pertinent to this position
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 9, 2025
APPLY TO: Nick Sammetinger, High School Principal
Apollo Career Center
3325 Shawnee Rd.
Lima, OH 45806-1454
Phone: 567-940-4724
Email: nick.sammetinger@apollocc.org
It is the policy of the Apollo Joint Vocational District that educational activities, employment practices, programs, and
services are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age.
