Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Frisco ISD • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

To provide instruction for students with visual impairments (VI) in the student’s school, home, or community setting, in order for the student to acquire the skills necessary for safe and independent travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Current knowledge in the area of orientation and mobility and visual impairment
• Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess student mobility needs
• Ability to effectively instruct students and manage their behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of orientation and mobility (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Screen or evaluate students with visual impairments who demonstrate difficulty with independent travel; reevaluate students as needed.
• Identify appropriate training skills or concepts for student's travel needs.
• Develop Orientation and Mobility goals and objectives to meet individual student needs.
• Identify and adapt training environments for optimum learning of skills.
• Adapt the Orientation and Mobility curriculum to meet individual student needs, academic and development level, and chronological age.
• Consult as needed with parents, members of the vision team, classroom teachers, Texas Workforce Commission, Health and Human Services Commission, school district personnel, and Low Vision Specialists/Ophthalmologist.
• Provide direct instructional services with student with visual impairment as outlined on the IEP in the following areas as needed: Gross Motor Skills Spatial Awareness, Self-Protection, Long Cane Techniques, Low Vision Techniques, Pre-Cane Orientation Concepts, Residential Travel/Commercial Travel/Transitional Travel, Sensory Discrimination and Interpretation, Body Awareness, Use of Pre-Cane Devices, Cane Technique Modifications, Travel Technology, Sighted Guide, and other areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum as appropriate.
• Transport students to and from appropriate areas for instruction.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Interpret policy, procedures, and assessment data.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees