Orientation & Mobility Specialist for Visually Impaired Students

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide sequential instruction to students from preschool through high school, focusing on safe movement and location using remaining senses.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Vision Team, attending IEP meetings, traveling to students, maintaining logs, and supporting parents and teachers in mobility and independence.

Qualifications

• Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Orientation and Mobility.
• Experience with children with IEPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sequential instruction in use of remaining senses for safe travel.
• Travel to students including IEP meetings and parent conferences.
• Maintain logs and communicate with the Vision Team.

Skills

Knowledge of Orientation and Mobility

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Orientation and Mobility or closely related field

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide sequential instruction to students from preschool through high school, focusing on safe movement and location using remaining senses.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Vision Team, attending IEP meetings, traveling to students, maintaining logs, and supporting parents and teachers in mobility and independence.