Tumwater - Orientation & Mobility Specialist 25-26

1 week ago

Tumwater, WA, United States Tumwater SD Full time
TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST
Special Services
Continuing
2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
0.2 FTE
SALARY: $61,910 - $110,194 (24-25 Salary Schedule)
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Master's degree preferred in Special Education
  • Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate Certificate with endorsement in Special Education as an orientation and mobility instructor
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Criminal Justice Background Clearance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the student.
  • Provide consultation and support services to parents, regular, and special education teachers, other school personnel, and sighted peers.
  • Work with teachers of visually impaired students to conduct the functional vision assessment as it related to independent travel.
  • Evaluate the student's progress on an ongoing basis, and keep progress notes on each student.
  • Assist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (braille, low vision devices, assistive technology, and computers) including necessary room modifications and lighting changes.
  • Provide specially designed instruction in the appropriate educational media: regular print, large print, braille, auditory, or a combination for students with visual impairments, as determined by the IEP.
  • Teach students with vision impairments to travel with proficiency, safety, and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
  • Be responsible for student's safety at all times and in all teaching environments while fostering maximum independence.
  • Maintain adequate records on all assessments, IEPs, progress reports and signed parental consent forms.
  • Provide in-service training to general and special education personnel, administrative personnel, and sighted peers and parents concerning the O&M needs of the student and appropriate methods for interacting with the student with vision impairments that will foster maximum independence and safety.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
  • Work as a multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate program rationale and procedure to staff, community and parents
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Services administrator
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Officer - Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Title IX Coordinator - Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator - Deena Alley, 360-709-7030, deena.alley@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

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