Orientation & Mobility Specialist

25-0114 Orientation & Mobility Specialist
- Special Education

Marysville School District 25 (WA) Special Education
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Starting Date: Immediately

Work Schedule: 0.3
FTE Continuing Position - 180-daybase contract per year (Schedule To Be Determined)

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education

Salary: Per Marysville Education Association Negotiated Salary Schedule

Base & TRI Salary Schedule athttps://www.msd
25.org/o/District/page/employee-groups

Account Code:--0

Job Summary:

This position shall facilitate services, evaluation, and consultation for those students with vision impairment who qualify (or may qualify) for IDEA Part B Special Education services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with Special Education endorsement
• Previous experience working with students both as a Orientation & Mobility Specialist required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic Knowledge of IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Direct instruction in visual efficiency, tactile symbols, Braille, assistive technology, auditory skills, social skills, use of near and low vision devices and other areas of the expanded core curriculum
• Supporting parents of preschoolers and school-age students as they help their children reach developmental milestones with adapted strategies specific to needs related to the visual impairment
• Providing support to the student to facilitate development of self-esteem, self-determination and social acceptance within the school context
• Modifying the environment to accommodate specific visual needs
• Modeling appropriate techniques for providing instruction
• Providing, creating, and acquiring adapted materials
• Providing in-service training and consultation to the school team
• Evaluate the TVI and/or O&M needs of students in the school district as needed
• Write IEPs goals and objectives specific to qualified students, which may include providing direct services.
• Recommending adapted strategies for access to the general curriculum and participation in the school community
• Assist with a vision-specific support system is in place for transitioning from school to adult life for older students
• Building independence and success in the school environment
• Orienting students to unfamiliar environments
• Instructing in efficient use of low vision for movement
• Teaching efficient use of low vision devices
• Teaching use of mobility tools, including the long cane and adaptive mobility devices, for safely negotiating the environment
• Ordering and providing adapted textbooks, as appropriate for each student
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

Desired

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with families and school staff regarding students with visual impairments (both oral and written communication is required)
• Knowledge of special education qualification standards and services in a school setting in accordance with district, state and federal requirements
• Ability to establish working relationships and trust with families and staff

Work Environment:

The work environment…