Mobility Specialist for Vision Impaired Students

4 weeks ago


Urbana, Illinois, United States Urbana School District 116 Full time
Job Summary

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist evaluates and teaches concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for a student with a vision impairment to travel safely and efficiently through many environments and under many environmental conditions and situations.

It is the O & M Specialists' responsibility to assist the student in attaining independent travel skills commensurate with their age and abilities.

Services may be provided through direct or consultative contact.

Essential Functions
  1. Evaluate students with vision impairments to determine their orientation and mobility needs in both the school and home community settings.
  2. Share and interpret evaluation results with teachers and parent.
  3. Develop IEP goals and participate in IEP meetings for students with vision impairments.
  4. Develop and implement an O&M program that meets eligible students' needs from pre-cane skills through independent travel training.
  5. Provide parents and classroom teachers with information about mobility procedures and the student's progress.
  6. Inform parents of new technology related to mobility available for persons with vision impairments.
  7. Evaluate students' progress and needs on an on-going basis.
  8. Provide in-service training to personnel working with students who are vision impaired.
  9. Provide community agencies and groups with information regarding persons with vision impairments to better promote understanding and community needs.
  10. Work cooperatively with teachers for the vision impaired, general classroom teachers, and administrators in sharing information and developing appropriate programming for students.
  11. Participate in workshops and trainings to stay current with methods and technology for students with vision impairments.
  12. Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Orientation and Mobility for Vision Impaired, Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) certified or certifiable

3 years school-based experience with students with vision impairments preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

Highly organized

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solver



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