Mobility Therapist (195 Days)

About the role

Evaluate the Orientation & Mobility needs of students with vision loss. Visit schools and/or off-campus settings to conduct evaluations and develop and implement sequential lessons in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) based on individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Orientation & Mobility skills to eligible students with vision loss
• Select and utilize non-school locations for specific content areas
• Serve on ARD committee, as necessary
• Consult with teachers, vision staff and technicians, parents, and other professionals regarding the Orientation & Mobility needs of students and children with vision loss
• Teach appropriate Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) skills to eligible students with vision loss
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a directly related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• Current Certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) from the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• Three years of satisfactory Orientation & Mobility experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in communicating with students, parents, professional staff, community members, and agencies serving individuals with vision loss
• Demonstrate flexibility in working with diverse ages and populations across diverse settings
• Must ride and teach public transportation skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, focus, and adaptability to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Pay

Minimum Salary: $78,404.00
Median Salary: $94,084.00

Schedule

Full-time