Mobility and Orientation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States GeorgiaGov Full time

Job Summary:

The Georgia Department of Education is seeking a highly skilled Orientation and Mobility teacher to join our team. As an essential member of our staff, you will play a vital role in evaluating and providing support services to students with visual impairments, maximizing their independent mobility and physical functioning in home and community settings.

Description of Duties:

  • Evaluate and provide support services to students with visual impairments to maximize their independent mobility and physical functioning in home and community settings.
  • Develop and implement individualized plans to address the unique needs of each student, including instruction on campus, in the community, and in the student's home residential area.
  • Provide instruction on guide techniques, direction-taking, squaring off, self-familiarization, upper and lower protective techniques, cane skills, street crossings, use of number systems, use of public transportation, and use of optical aids.
  • Develop short and long-term goals and objectives for each student, and plan specific learning tasks to help students achieve these goals.
  • Prepare schedules for O&M classes, evaluate O&M students, and coordinate with staff to minimize disruptions to the students' schedules.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on students, and initiate and maintain contact with parents or guardians, including production of quarterly progress reports.
  • Participate in and request staffing on students as necessary, and contribute positively to co-curricular activities.
  • Participate in activities related to professional development and training, and lead in-service trainings for other staff as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of a Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility, or a related field, is preferred. Additionally, experience in Rehabilitation Counseling or Physical Therapy, or three years of experience teaching students with sensory impairment, is highly desirable.



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