Orientation and Mobility Specialist

$56,103 - $88,000/Yr

Dayton Area School Consortium - Yellow Springs, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Yellow Springs, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will work with school-age children with visual impairments to help them achieve maximum independence through safe and efficient travel instruction. This full-time position involves teaching compensatory skills, conducting evaluations, and participating in the referral and assessment process for visually impaired students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with visual impairments in achieving maximum independence through travel instruction.
• Provide instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills.
• Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students.
• Participate in the referral and assessment process for visually impaired students.
• Engage in community-based instruction as a critical component of the orientation and mobility program.

Requirements

• Ohio Department of Education Teacher's Certification/Licensure in COMS.
• Training and experience in teaching students with multiple impairments.
• Ability to work effectively with educators and families.
• Meet legal requirements relative to a criminal background check.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and punctuality.