Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Delaware County Intermediate Unit - Morton, Pennsylvania Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job ID: 5724182 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The job of Orientation and Mobility Specialist was established for the purpose of assisting special education students ages birth to 21, with visual and/or other impairments, to achieve maximum independence through safe, efficient travel within the home, school, and community. Essential Functions Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes. Consults and liaises with diagnosticians, ophthalmologists, optometrists, classroom teachers, parents and agencies to provide appropriate accommodations for the student. Contributes to the development of the ER and IEP to establish goals. Maintains updated pupil information, progress reports, assessment records (e.g., PennData, federal quota, deaf blind census, textbook access needs, IEPs, ERs progress reports, parental releases) to ensure progress toward student goals. Performs consultations to support students in educational settings. Performs orientation and mobility evaluations (e.g., concept development, orientation to the environment, safe travel techniques, use of low vision devices, sensory development) focusing on long and short-term needs of the students on new referrals and three-year evaluations. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., IEPs and ERs) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements. Provides input into student schedules (e.g., direct instruction and orientation and mobility) to ensure sufficient time for instruction. Other Functions Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions. Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Registers students with appropriate agencies to ensure delivery of appropriate services. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators) to resolve issues, provide information, and/or direction. Education Required Bachelor’s degree in a related area. Certification Required Certificate in Education of the Visually Impaired, Orientation and Mobility; PDE certification desirable. Experience Required Job related experience required. Position Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $59,947 to $68,681 Per Year This position will be for the 2026-2027 School Year. #J-18808-Ljbffr