26/27 SY Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Arizona is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to evaluate and implement educational services for Vision Impaired students. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and specific Arizona certifications. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, providing tailored instruction, and consulting with parents and agencies. The position emphasizes collaboration and communication to enhance the educational experience for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field.
• State of Arizona Special Education Teacher’s Certification for Orientation & Mobility.
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement educational services for Vision Impaired students.
• Provide instruction based on Individualized Education Plans.
• Participate in IEP development and meetings.
• Participates in IEP meetings, MDTs and parent conferences as needed.
• Identifies materials and equipment to implement IEP goals, including adaptive equipment.
• Maintains accurate IEP data and district compliance documentation.
• Plans and delivers Orientation and Mobility services as indicated by IEP/team.
• Communicates with parents, staff and outside agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Assessment administration

Individualized Education Plans

Behavioral management strategies

IEP development

Consultation with parents and staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

State of Arizona Special Education Teacher’s Certification for Orientation & Mobility

Arizona FPCC (Fingerprint Clearance Card)

Job description

26/27 SY Orientation & Mobility Specialist

TITLE: Teacher SPED Orientation & Mobility

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services / Principal

FLSA: Exempt

GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

WORK CALENDAR: 197

FTE: 1.0

SUMMARY: Evaluate, prepare and implement educational services for referred and qualified Vision Impaired students of varying degrees district wide, as required by state and federal regulations. Develop and maintain appropriate communication with parents, staff and outside agencies as appropriate for students' educational needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers appropriate assessment to students to evaluate skill level, progress and achievement, when necessary or at the direction of the psychologist or support specialist.
• Provides instruction consistent with students' Individualized Education Plans, using strategies, methods and material appropriate to the learner's abilities, need and learning style.
• Develops materials and behavioral management strategies which will enable more effective learning.
• Participates as a member of the student study team when appropriate and provides consultation and assistance in writing modified programs for students in the mainstream.
• Recommends adapted equipment or alternatives, as appropriate, to promote student success in all environments.
• Participates in the Multi-Disciplinary conferences, IEP meetings and parent conferences as needed or appropriate.
• Participates in the development of IEPs for students as needed and appropriate.
• Consults with parents, staff and outside agencies as appropriate or necessary.
• Identifies and requests materials, supplies and equipment to enable implementation of IEP goals and objectives, including adaptive equipment and large print material for students within specified timelines.
• Maintains and submits in a timely manner accurate class lists, IEP data for measuring progress towards objectives, IEP Quarterly and Semester Reviews and other required district and compliance documentation.
• Schedules, plans and implements direct and consultation services and arranges for Orientation and Mobility services for referred or qualified students as indicated by IEP or team determination.
• Performs functional screening assessments on students referred by the nurse, support specialist or student study team.
• Performs initial evaluations and re-evaluation on referred students when indicated.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• State of Arizona Special Education Teacher’s Certification for Orientation & Mobility.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).

Abilities

• Read, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical procedures.
• Create and write reports, business correspondence and written communications with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Speak to large and small groups and respond to questions from customers, employees and community members.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Calculate figures such as percentages and ratios.
• Draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios and fractions to practical situations.
• Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This is a district-wide position so travel between district schools may be necessary.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.