Independent Travel Coach for Visually Impaired Students

Washington Elementary School District No. 6; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District No. 6 in Glendale, Arizona is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 26/27 school year.

The position is based in Special Services and reports to the Director of Special Services, with a 208-day calendar and an exempt status. The role focuses on teaching travel and orientation skills for students with visual impairments, using methods such as cane techniques, environmental exploration, and low-vision strategies, to promote safe, independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility or related field.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility or related field (preferred).
• ACVREP certification (preferred).
• Two years of public school experience (preferred).
• Five years of orientation and mobility work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and instructs students with visual impairments in travel independence per IEP.
• Teaches safe techniques in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
• Trains in cane and sighted-guide skills to maximize independence.
• Conducts assessments and writes written assessments of mobility skills.
• Attends IEP meetings and contributes to accommodation planning.
• Collaborates with parents and teachers to reinforce mobility skills.
• Prepares equipment and materials for mobility training.
• Provides in-service training to education personnel and families.
• Transports students to community locations for real-world instruction.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Orientation and Mobility

Driver's License

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility or related field

Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility or related field

Job description

Washington Elementary School District No. 6 in Glendale, Arizona is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 26/27 school year.

The position is based in Special Services and reports to the Director of Special Services, with a 208-day calendar and an exempt status. The role focuses on teaching travel and orientation skills for students with visual impairments, using methods such as cane techniques, environmental exploration, and low-vision strategies, to promote safe, independent