Part-Time Orientation and Mobility; O&M Specialist

Part-Time Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist

Campbell County School District
• Varied - Rustburg, Virginia
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This job is also posted in Campbell County Public Schools

• Job : 5311821
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 30, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

General Definition of Work:

This individual will provide Orientation and Mobility Services for 8-10 hours per month based on the needs of individual students. Individual will provide orientation and mobility assessment and instruction to blind and visually impaired students to enable them to maximize the ability to travel independently in both familiar and unfamiliar areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of orientation and mobility principles, adjustment to blindness concepts, the rehabilitation process, and the education of students with visual impairments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of functional implications of eye disorders.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to assess orientation and mobility needs and then to plan and carry out an individualized program of O&M instruction to meet those needs.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to assess students to identify proper use of both visual and non-visual techniques as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Professionally Trained Orientation and Mobility Instructor, who holds or is qualified to sit for NOMC or COMS certification.

Preferred:

VA Teaching License with Endorsement in Visual Impairment

Position Type: Part-Time