Orientation & Mobility Specialist: Inspire Independence

Syracuse City School District; City of Syracuse (NY); Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Syracuse City School District is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to travel between district buildings, consulting with classroom teachers, administrators, and the visually impaired students to provide services in accordance with established guidelines.

The candidate should hold a Master's in Education, NYS Certification as Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and ACVREP certification, with at least two years of experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Education
• New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist through ACVREP
• Minium of 2 years experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Aufgaben

• Assesses student's functional abilities for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations.
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, other related service providers for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other related service providers for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for service, making recommendations, and coordinating orientation and mobility services with other disciplines.
• Develops orientation and mobility plans for the purpose of ensuring compliance with IEP goals
• Instructs students in the use of various equipment and materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of visual impairments and helping students reach their highest level of independence.
• Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and compliance.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
• Provides direct orientation and mobility instruction in appropriate settings for the purpose of developing student independent travel, daily living, recreation, leisure, and self-advocacy skills in compliance with established goals and objectives.
• Schedules orientation and mobility sessions for the purpose of directing services in an efficient and timely manner trains support staff, parents, and other personnel for the purpose of providing information to support students' independent movements and incorporating orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom and home routines.

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Education

New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist through ACVREP

Minimum of 2 years experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Jobbeschreibung

The Syracuse City School District is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to travel between district buildings, consulting with classroom teachers, administrators, and the visually impaired students to provide services in accordance with established guidelines.

The candidate should hold a Master's in Education, NYS Certification as Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and ACVREP certification, with at least two years of experience.