Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Part Time) Teacher

Orientation and Mobility Specialist Community Unit School District #205

Orientation and Mobility Specialist, (Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired, ACVREP) Per Teacher Salary Schedule

Location: District Terms of Employment: established by the Board of Education

Report To: Board Approved: March 11, 2024 Designee

Evaluation: In accordance with the Board's policy of evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Qualifications:

Job Goal: The Teacher will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21. They will provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, benchmarks/objectives, and methods regarding students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments as well as conduct orientation and mobility evaluations and provide interpretations of assessments on the impact on students' learning.

1. State of Illinois Licensure, and PEL and Licensure in Orientation & Mobility Preferred

2. Endorsement of Teachers of Students who are Visually Impaired.

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.

2. Travel between schools within Galesburg CUSD #205 Schools to meet the students direct and consultative minutes.

3. Assists the student, parents, special and general education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students.

4. Provide information about services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students.

5. Acquire information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students.

6. Interpret specific eye conditions and the educational implication of the visual impairment and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.

7. Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the student with a visual impairment.

8. Assist the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.

9. Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.

10. Coordinate large-print or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the student with a visual impairment, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation.

11. Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication Orientation and Mobility Specialist skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, sensory motor skills, orientation and mobility skills, and gross motor skills.

12. Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.

13. Compile and analyze data on student progress and complete reports of progress on the IEP.

14. Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students' instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports. Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establishes a productive learning environment.

15. Participate in team meetings and parent conferences.