Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Greenbush - The Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist.

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

JOB SUMMARY: The primary role of the Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist - COMS is to provide services to children with visual impairments for orientation and safe travel skills within the classroom, school and community. The COMS is responsible for the evaluation, implementation and progress monitoring of children according to the Individual Education Plan.

Valid drivers license required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Bachelor`s Degree from an accredited college/university
2. Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification through ACVREP
3. Working knowledge of orientation and travel skills from preschool through high school in the school and community settings; including mobility devices, long cane, public transportation, etc.
4. Knowledge of relevant technology
5. Ability to travel between sites on a daily basis
6. Must be able to change schedule and daily routines on short notice
7. Effectively communicate solutions to complex problems

Preferred:

1. Master`s degree from an accredited college/university
2. Knowledge of technology and video conferencing.
3. Knowledge of assistive technology devices and equipment for educational access

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

1. Appropriately assess students for Orientation and Mobility Services to establish needs, set goals and measure progress
2. Participation in the development of the students` Individual Education Plan.
3. Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the learner`s unique needs from Birth to 21.
4. Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel and conference with relevant school and other key individuals.
5. Provide in-service as needed regarding the needs of students with visual impairments.
6. Provide consultation and assistance to vision staff
7. Knowledgeable of Braille
8. Ability to teach tactile maps
9. Ability to teach techniques to train eccentric viewing and utilization of appropriate low vision devices necessary for orientation or travel
10. Assisting students to understand the impact of vision and to make safe travel decisions

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
6. Maintain professional relationships with families.
7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
11. Regular and predictive attendance in designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Lifting up to 40 pounds.
2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
3. Sit/stand for long periods of time.
4. Work in loud/stressful environments.
5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
7. Being exposed to hazardous materials.
8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA compliant.

TO APPLY, go to: https://greenbush.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx 

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