Career Navigator

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, OH seeks a Career Navigator to lead regional Industry-Recognized Credential initiatives. You will coordinate IRC deliverables with CPSN-West, stay current on Ohio guidance, and work with LEAs/CTPDs to improve credential pathways for students with disabilities.

You will also analyze data, provide coaching, and facilitate regional trainings, webinars, and guides while maintaining accurate engagement records and reporting progress to DEW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in education, CTE, special education, or workforce development preferred.
• Strong knowledge of career pathway systems and industry credentials.
• Ability to translate state guidance into practical district strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional implementation of IRC deliverables across CPSN-West with network leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of Ohio IRC requirements and DEW guidance.
• Analyze credential data for students with disabilities and identify gaps.
• Provide outreach, coaching, and consultation to LEAs and CTPDs.
• Assist districts in redesigning credential pathways to improve access and completion.
• Plan quarterly regional convenings, professional development, and webinars for district leaders.
• Develop and distribute tools, guides, and best practices region-wide.
• Maintain records of district engagement and report progress to DEW.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent yet collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Career Navigator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914893

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

[phone]

Job Title: Career Navigator - IRC IDEA

Job Location: Montgomery County ESC Board Office

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary: Commensurate with experience / Based on salary schedule

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Days: 200 (pro-rated based on start date)

Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.

#WeAreMCESC

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate regional implementation of Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) deliverables across the CPSN-West region in collaboration with network leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Ohio's Industry-Recognized Credential requirements, graduation pathways, and Department of Education & Workforce (DEW) guidance.
• Analyze and evaluate regional credential data for students with disabilities to identify gaps and track progress.
• Provide direct outreach, technical assistance, coaching, and consultation to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs).
• Assist districts in identifying barriers and redesigning credential pathways to increase access and completion for students with disabilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate quarterly regional convenings, professional development, and webinars for district leaders and educators.
• Develop, adapt, and distribute tools, implementation guides, and promising practices throughout the region.
• Maintain accurate records of district engagement, monitor deliverable progress, and coordinate data reporting required by DEW.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in education, special education, career-technical education, educational leadership, workforce development, counseling, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of successful experience in education, CTE, special education, school improvement, or workforce development preferred.
• Strong knowledge of career pathway systems, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, and business/industry partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret credential/program data and translate state guidance into practical district strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, facilitation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school leaders, teachers, postsecondary partners, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the CPSN-West region.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]