Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist: Elevate Access

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) for the TAC Building in Omaha, NE. You will provide direct O&M services and assessments in schools and community locations as identified on IEPs.

The position is 10-month exempt with duties that include developing IEP goals, tracking progress, and collaborating with related service providers to support visually impaired students.

Qualifications

• ACVREP Certification in Orientation and Mobility preferred or ability to obtain
• Completion of Orientation and Mobility Specialist program required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong organization and time management
• Excellent attendance and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provide direct O&M instruction and assessments to students in schools and community locations as identified on the IEP
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for student IEPs
• Monitor student IEPs to determine progress and attainment of goals
• Prepare weekly lesson plans according to the student IEP goals and objectives
• Document student progress and provide quarterly progress reports
• Participate in student IEP/MDT meetings and parent/teacher conferences
• Coordinate with other teachers of the visually impaired, speech-language pathologist, occupational and physical therapists, school nurse, and other staff
• Provide in-service/training for teachers and staff regarding orientation and mobility
• Communicate with special and general education staff to ensure consistent procedures
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress
• Work with a diverse student population

Skills

ACVREP Certification

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) for the TAC Building in Omaha, NE. You will provide direct O&M services and assessments in schools and community locations as identified on IEPs.

The position is 10-month exempt with duties that include developing IEP goals, tracking progress, and collaborating with related service providers to support visually impaired students.