Specialist-Orientation & Mobility

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The orientation and mobility specialist assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Adequate knowledge of all aspects of total communication.
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and conditions.
Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess hearing disorders and conditions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students.
Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students.
Orientation to the environment
Techniques of effective and safe travel:
Participate on the ARD committee including the following:
Develop and implement an instructional plan based on indentified student needs.
Provide direct Orientation & Mobility instructional services to students with visual impairments and consultation to school staff, peers, and community.
Order, distribute, and maintain canes and low vision devices related to travel.
Team with vision teacher and other instructional and related services personnel.
Consult with and advise school personnel on design and provision of safe efficient environments.
Provide direct instructional services to students with visual impairments in accordance with the evaluation.