Poteet ISD is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist EXEMPT STATUS: EXEMPT
Reports to: Executive Director Pay Grade:
Dept./School: Atascosa-McMullen Cooperative Date Revised:
Primary Purpose:
Assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility and self-determination. Community-based instruction is assumed and is a critical component of the orientation and mobility program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors and/or Master's degree
Certification from a the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience with school-aged children
Experience with children with multiple impairments
Experience working as part of a team
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Professional Skills
* Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students.
* Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students. Areas of evaluation may include concept development, body image and movement, orientation to the environment, techniques of effective and safe travel, use of low-vision devices, sensory development, self-advocacy, personal safety and efficient use of vision for travel.
* Participate on the IEP committee.
* Assist in developing appropriate IEP goals and objectives.
* Recommend any modifications to program or specialized services needed based on the visual impairment.
* Develop and implement an instructional plan based on identified student needs.
* Provide direct O&M instructional services to students with visual impairments and consultation to school staff, peers, and community.
* Team with vision teacher and other instructional and related services personnel.
* Consult with and advise school personnel on design and provision of safe efficient environments.
* Provide direct instructional services to students with visual impairment in evaluation areas.
Other:
* Perform the duties that are appropriate for a person funded under the ____ federal program.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying.
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