Teacher Special Education

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

32d

About The Position

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today! A Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) is a highly trained expert who specializes in teaching individuals who are blind, low vision or who have functional visual limitations, to navigate throughout their schools, work, and communities. COMS perform comprehensive assessments and provide 1:1 instruction, COMS are a critical member of Individualized Education Planning teams, they develop goals, submit grades, and introduce GPS technology as needed.

Requirements

Must certified as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist by the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
Six months work experience, internship, and/or coursework as Orientation and Mobility Specialist for individuals with vision loss.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements educational lessons to address independent travel, orientation, and safe movement in the home, school, or community setting by accommodating for the specific eye condition.
Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and provides mandated reports to schools and families
Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the students and advocates for students’ needs
Acquires and delivers adaptive equipment, and administers appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with recommendations.
Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated services that meet the child’s visual needs.
Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post-secondary education or employment.
Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.