Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Orientation & Mobility Specialist Page County Public Schools District Wide - Luray, Virginia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Page County Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 4932508 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Dec 17, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Orientation & Mobility Specialist to join our educational team. This role involves providing specialized instruction to individuals with visual impairments, enabling them to navigate their environments safely and confidently. The specialist will assess students' needs, develop personalized training plans, and teach essential travel and orientation techniques. Key Responsibilities: Conduct assessments to determine students' orientation and mobility needs. Design and implement individualized instruction plans. Teach safe and effective travel skills, including cane techniques, spatial orientation, and route planning. Collaborate with teachers, families, and other professionals to support student progress. Provide training in the use of assistive technology and devices as needed. Document and report on student progress and outcomes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility or a related field. Certification in Orientation & Mobility (e.g., ACVREP or N BPCB ). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with individuals with visual impairments, especially in an educational setting, is preferred. This role is essential in empowering visually impaired students to achieve greater independence and confidence in navigating their environments. Salary is commensurate with degree and experience. PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , who fully and actively supports equalaccess for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Informationor Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. It is our goal to increase the diversity in our workforce and to provide the best work environment possible. Our senior management team regularly receives and reviews affirmative action reports and has the responsibility to monitor progress, reinforce policies and hold the organization accountable to meet objectives. Position Type: Contracted Services Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Contact Information Ellen Baker , Director of Special Education School Board Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Page County Public Schools