Orientation & Mobility Specialist; O&M, school-based

Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M, school-based)

Compensation Range: $57-62/hour

Location:

Orrville, OH;
Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary:

As a school-based O&M, you will assess, plan, and provide individualized O&M instruction, collaborating with teachers and families to help students travel independently and safely in school and community environments. This on-site role offers guaranteed part-time hours and a manageable caseload. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities – join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details:
  School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: up to 20 hours per week
• Contract length:
  School Year

Key Duties

• Teach safe, efficient, and effective travel skills to students
• Evaluate the vision and/or orientation mobility of students based on all available information
• Comply with state model policies and procedures for the delivery of O&M services
• Help multi-disciplinary teams evaluate the mobility needs of students with visual impairments and/or other disabilities
• Follows state and board-adopted processes and procedures
• Provide instruction and support in the use and care of vision, orientation, and mobility goals
• Help prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or IFSP
• Maintain student files with updated ETRs, IEPs, forms, progress notes and other related items
• Attend IEP/IFSP, ETR, transition, and required meetings
• Collaborate with teachers
• Share knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process
• Consult with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, messages, meetings, etc.)
• Supports a full range of educational options
• Help staff to resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities
• Provide information to families about proper techniques to assist with mobility training at home
• Participate in parent conferences, open houses and other activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio License with the Teaching Field of Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• ACVREP certified as COMS
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; including strong interpersonal relationship skills, cultural sensitivity & competence
• Preferred experience with diverse populations, including those with disabilities
• Proficiency with use of technology hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Proficiency with web-based applications (i.e., Google Docs, DEWs website, social media, etc.), and NCOESC databases
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of student information and records
• May require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, CPI and/or behavioral management training or other training as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

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