Position Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

10-Month Position – Instructional

Work Hours: 8AM – 3:15PM

Reports To: Coordinator of the Therapy/Orientation & Mobility Program

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide orientation and mobility services to students on an individual and small group basis to students in all instructional programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School and School To Work). Collaborate with the educational team which may include the student, parent, Teacher, Paraeducator, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist and other O&M Specialists.

Essential Functions:

• Completes Orientation and Mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the students, new referrals and at designated intervals designed by the students IEP.
• Identifies the strengths and needs of the student, identifies goals and recommendations and an estimate of the length and frequency of service necessary to meet those goals/needs.
• Writes measurable annual goals and short term objectives for each student and collects data to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions to improve student success.
• Provides consultation and support services to parents, teachers, therapists, and other personnel to assist in reinforcement of appropriate O&M skills.
• Instructs student’s in appropriate skills and knowledge that enables them to travel independently, with proficiency, safety and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments which may include school campus, residential settings, public transportation, etc.
• Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to address the student's needs, goals, functioning and motivational level.
• Prepares and use appropriate equipments and materials such as: Adapted Mobility Device, long canes, optical devices, tactile maps, GPS devices and mainstream technologies.
• Maintains adequate records on evaluations, IEP's, data collection, progress reports and service notes.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all team members.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Certified by ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professions) or NOMC (National Orientation and Mobility Certification.
• 1-3 Years of Experience with Special Needs and/or Visually Impaired population, preferred.
• Experience working with school age students preferred.
• Demonstrate operational knowledge of accessible mainstream technologies.
• Skilled in providing O & M instruction to students who are deafblind and students who have multiple disabilities.
• Skilled in providing instruction in the use of low vision aids
• Current Driver’s License.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and dependability.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, stooping and squatting on a constant basis.
• Work in wide variety of environments in the school, residential setting, public transportation, etc.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Repetitive motion of the finger, hands and wrist.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing, and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s certification and experience.

Interested applicants can apply via on-line: https://www.applitrack.com/obs/onlineapp/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,822.61 - $67,910.63 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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