Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, OH, seeks an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide O&M services aligned with IEP goals. The role focuses on promoting student independence, teaching travel and navigation skills, and collaborating with teachers and families.

Responsibilities include developing measurable goals, conducting analyses to remove barriers, and maintaining compliance with district reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• License and certification required for Orientation & Mobility.
• Knowledge of O&M strategies and devices for visually impaired students.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services aligned with IEP goals to promote independence.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses to identify barriers.
• Develop measurable goals and benchmarks for students.
• Teach travel skills, orientation strategies, and mobility techniques.
• Train in use of mobility devices, including canes, and navigation skills.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support integration.
• Implement positive behavioral supports and functional skills training.
• Maintain records, submit documentation, and meet MSP reporting requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OSB Pupil Services license (Orientation & Mobility)

ACVREP Certification

Tools

Assistive devices knowledge

Job description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Job Location: Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.#WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do:

• Provide orientation and mobility (O&M) services aligned with IEP goals to promote student independence and participation in educational programs.
• Conduct activity/environmental analyses to identify barriers limiting student access and participation.
• Develop measurable, attainable, and relevant goals and objectives with benchmarks for students.
• Teach travel skills, orientation strategies, and mobility techniques to students with visual impairments.
• Provide training in the use of mobility devices, including canes, and teach transportation and navigation skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and staff to explain O&M services and support educational integration.
• Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports, teaching functional skills (communication, self-regulation, socialization, independence).
• Maintain accurate records, submit timely documentation, and comply with district and MSP reporting requirements.

What You'll Bring:

• Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services license as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
• National ACVREP Certification (or documentation of completion).
• Knowledge of O&M strategies, assistive devices, and educational best practices for students with visual impairments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-performance standards and maintaining confidentiality.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Connect with Us!:

Website: https://www.mcesc.org/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio

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Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.