Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Job Title:

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Job Location:

Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

Full/Part-Time:
Full-Time

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:

* Provide orientation and mobility (O&M) services aligned with IEP goals to promote student independence and participation in educational programs.

* Conduct activity/environmental analyses to identify barriers limiting student access and participation.

* Develop measurable, attainable, and relevant goals and objectives with benchmarks for students.

* Teach travel skills, orientation strategies, and mobility techniques to students with visual impairments.

* Provide training in the use of mobility devices, including canes, and teach transportation and navigation skills.

* Collaborate with teachers, families, and staff to explain O&M services and support educational integration.

* Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports, teaching functional skills (communication, self-regulation, socialization, independence).

* Maintain accurate records, submit timely documentation, and comply with district and MSP reporting requirements.

What You'll Bring:

* Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services license as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

* National ACVREP Certification (or documentation of completion).

* Knowledge of O&M strategies, assistive devices, and educational best practices for students with visual impairments.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Commitment to high-performance standards and maintaining confidentiality.

* Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

What's Next?:

Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal:

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