Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Exceptional Children; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist. This role involves evaluating mobility abilities, instructing students, and supporting families, with off-site work as needed.

Requires a Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility; COMS certification preferred. Travel to district sites and professional meetings is expected, with a full-time, 10-month schedule.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility is required.
• COMS certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Equivalent mix of experience and education considered.

Responsabilidades

• Adhere to all laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assess students’ mobility abilities through tests and observation.
• Explain evaluation results to teachers and parents.
• Provide individualized instruction and counseling.
• Advise on mobility equipment use and materials.
• Teach daily living skills and interaction with the public.
• Participate in IEP development with the MDT.
• Report progress to parents and teachers; maintain records.
• Provide in-service to staff and families on mobility needs.
• Pursue ongoing professional development; foster inclusive environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Mobility theory knowledge

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Educación

Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility

COMS Certification preferred

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Descripción del empleo

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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Job Details

Salary/Status: NC 16 Salary Non-Certified Schedule/Full-time, 10 months

Reports To: Director, Exceptional Children Services

Place of Work: The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time. The Orientation & Mobility Specialist often works with students off-site to include residential neighborhoods, businesses, and modes of transportation.

Essentials Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Evaluate, through testing and clinical observation, students’ abilities to move about and to use mobility aids such as canes and sighted guides
• Interpret results of evaluations, and consult teachers and parents
• Provide individual instructional and counseling to students
• Provide guidance on the use of equipment and materials for the development of orientation and mobility skills, such as tactual maps, models, low vision aids, long canes, etc.
• Provide instruction in the areas of use of residual vision, skills of daily living such as procedures for interacting with the public, conduct during an emergency, shopping, etc.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meeting to develop IEPs
• Report progress of students to their parents and teachers
• Maintain clinical and administrative records
• Provide in-service to regular and general education personnel, sighted peers, and family members concerning the orientation and mobility needs of a student with a visual impairment and the appropriate methods for interacting with individuals who are visually impaired
• Participate in necessary professional development to maintain current/updated skills
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and exceptional children
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to exceptional children
• Considerable knowledge of the restrictive effects of visual impairments
• Considerable knowledge of mobility theories, techniques and methodologies
• Skilled in the use of mobility equipment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility required
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Certification preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]