Orientation & Mobility Specialist

About the role

The certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist will provide Orientation and Mobility Services to students identified with a visual impairment in Detroit Public Schools Community District and its catchment areas. Services will be provided in accordance with state and national Orientation and Mobility standards, curriculum, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, coordinate, and implement individualized programs of instruction in all areas of orientation and mobility for students with visual impairments ages birth to 26, including students with multiple disabilities.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings, and write observable, measurable goals leading toward progress toward specific outcomes.
• Provide instruction of sequential and appropriate orientation and mobility skills including, but are not limited to: concept development, sensory development skills, low vision skills including the use of low vision aids, and/or cane techniques as necessary to ensure travel safety in all the above listed environments.
• Actively participate in consultation and collaboration with members of the student’s IEP team.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within all required or imposed timelines including Medicaid billing, IEP development, and progress reporting.
• Remain current in practices related to orientation and mobility, medical aspects of vision loss, devices and technology for students with a visual impairment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university.
• Certified or certifiable by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Must have an exemplary attendance record.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

These functions are essential to the successful performance of this position. However, they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$60,000 - $94,000

Schedule

Not specified