(1.0) Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a passionate and student centered Orientation and Mobility Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized, and collaborative professional dedicated to supporting students who are blind, have low vision, or have functional visual limitations. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering independence, access, and meaningful participation for students ages 326 across educational and community environments through specialized instruction and consultation services. The successful candidate will assess students' orientation and mobility needs, develop recommendations, and provide services tailored to each student's individual goals, travel environments, and visual prognosis as part of the IEP and IFSP processes. Responsibilities include conducting individualized evaluations, interpreting and communicating assessment findings, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the implementation of assistive technology and mobility devices to promote student success and independence.

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage: The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law. Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week. Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week. Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance: The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage: The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

The following represents the minimum qualifications for this position. The District reserves the right to waive any qualification at its discretion.

• Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited university or college
• Valid Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certificate (COMS) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• Knowledge of current state and federal mandates related to instruction of students with disabilities
• Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use student data to inform instruction, monitor progress and provide intervention/enrichment
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association. This position will remain open minimally through July 8, 2026 for consideration of employment for the 26-27 school year.

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. Additionally, applicants must also upload:

• Letter of Interest
• Professional resume
• Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates)
• Credential issued from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• Three current letters of recommendation

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io.