Orientation and Mobility Specialist

7 days ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Albuquerque Public Schools Full time
Key Responsibilities

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will be responsible for teaching students by creating a flexible program and a learning environment that fosters growth and development. This includes encouraging students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for continuous growth and development, as well as providing experiences that integrate the affective, cognitive, and psychomotor dimensions of learning.

Essential Functions:

  • Cooperates in the development and implementation of the district program of instruction.
  • Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and district goals and objectives.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, assignments, units, and projects in harmony with curriculum goals.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline, as prescribed in the school handbook and IEP plans.
  • Evaluates the learning progress of students on a regular basis and prescribes effective learning programs.
  • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
  • Administers standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
  • Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social, and behavioral progress.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  • Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  • Selects and requests appropriate books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records.
  • Provides directions and materials for substitute teachers and plans for and supervises classroom aides, guests, and volunteers.
  • Cooperates with staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning, and behavioral problems.
  • Participates in all IEP meetings and ensures the educational goals of the IEP are met in the classroom.
Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree with graduate training in Orientation and Mobility.
  • A minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience in Orientation and Mobility training.
  • Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP).

This position requires effective communication skills, flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of district policies, laws, and regulations affecting teachers and students, as well as experience in teaching using non-visual alternative skills, especially related to reading.



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