Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

11 hours ago

Canton, Ohio, United States BLaST Intermediate Unit #17 Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) plays a vital role in assisting students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe and efficient travel within the home, school, and community.

Services also include instruction in compensatory skills, such as daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills related to orientation and mobility.

Students may be functionally blind or have low vision, and community-based instruction is a critical component of the orientation and mobility program.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students
  2. Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students
  3. Develop appropriate IEP/IFSP O&M goals and objectives
  4. Recommend any modifications to program or specialized services needed based on the visual impairment
  5. Develop and implement an instructional plan based on identified student needs
  6. Provide direct O&M instructional services to students with visual impairments and consultation with school staff, peers, and community
  7. Order, distribute, and maintain canes and low-vision devices related to travel
  8. Use ongoing, criterion-based assessment to monitor and report on the progress of students receiving instruction
  9. Consult with staff, other professionals, and parents regarding orientation and mobility programs, individual student needs, and individual student progress
  10. Conduct in-service programs for staff, families, or communities
  11. Perform duties directly related to orientation and mobility instruction, including daily lesson plans, objectives, and progress monitoring
  12. Consult with and advise school personnel on the design and provision of safe and efficient environments
  13. Provide direct instructional services to students with visual impairment in accordance with the evaluation
  14. Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation of services
  15. Maintain a valid state driver's license and ability to drive without advanced notice
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Current certification (Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist - COMS) with the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports and professional correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, teachers, parents, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on academic standards and individual objectives that meet the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Competent in the use of computer technology.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job.

The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material.

The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The employee is frequently required to interact with students, parents, the public, and other professional staff.

The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and achievement of students.

Driving is required.

The employee must be able to maintain a vehicle and appropriate licenses to drive.

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