Itinerant Orientation and Mobility Specialist (PK-12), CY-FAIR HIGH SCHOOL

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX) • Cypress, TX

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About The Position

The position involves teaching visually impaired students to develop the skills and knowledge required for safe and independent travel. The teacher will transport students to various locations to teach practical travel skills in realistic environments. The role includes evaluating students for orientation and mobility needs, participating in the ARD committee, planning and providing instruction, tracking student progress, and consulting with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure student safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas certification as a Vision Teacher - preferred.
• Valid certification as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist as granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of special needs of students with vision impairments.
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach visually impaired students to develop the skills and knowledge required to enable them to travel safely and independently.
• Transport students to diverse locations to teach practical travel skills in realistic environments.
• Evaluate visually impaired students for orientation and mobility needs and determine eligibility for services.
• Participate in the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with visual impairments according to district procedures.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group instruction to students consistent with orientation and mobility goals contained in individual education plans (IEP).
• Track student progress and use evaluative findings to examine program effectiveness and make recommendations for change when appropriate.
• Modify and collect materials to teach and explain specific concepts and mobility skills to the visually impaired student.
• Consult with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safety of the visually impaired student and reinforce appropriate orientation and mobility skills throughout the day.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Additional stipend as approved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees