Orientation and Mobility Specialist - ESS

Eagle County School District • Eagle, CO

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About The Position

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for providing direct services and consultation to students who are visually impaired or blind. This position is paid on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility
• ACVREP Certified and National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)
• Colorado Department of Education license endorsed in Orientation and Mobility

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years teaching Orientation and Mobility preferred.
• A history of teaching basic independent living skills (home-to-work skills) with young adults, and/ or adults and seniors.
• Knowledge and understanding of primary eye conditions, including Cortical Visual Impairment is imperative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexible, detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, patience and ability to relate to a diverse population of students.
• Assess and teach to differing skill levels, as well as to train on varied mobility devices and options such as: monocular, tints, GPS Apps and use (ie Blind Square, Google Maps), Accessible Pedestrian Signals and tactile maps (public streets, transit hubs, and public spaces and buildings).
• Formulate individual, sequential training plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' orientation skills, mobility, and visual function to develop individualized, goal-oriented plans.
• Teach techniques for safe travel, including the use of white canes, sensory awareness, GPS devices, and street crossing.
• Assess indoor and outdoor environments for safety and recommend modifications for better navigation.
• Teach the use of public transportation and navigation in unfamiliar public settings.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and other professionals to reinforce mobility skills and support independence.
• Maintain detailed records of progress, assessments, and data-driven updates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level