SPED - Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Position starting: ASAP
FTE: 1.0
Salary: See Alpine School District teacher salary 

Hiring Manager: Kelli Eisenhart
email: keisenhart@aplinedistrict.org
phone: 801-610-8208

Certification / Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree with certification in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university.?
2. Valid teaching certificate.
3. Successful completion of a criminal background check.
4. Must have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to multiple schools.

1. Provide direct Orientation & Mobility (O&M) services to blind/visually impaired students, ages 3-22, in a variety of educational and community settings, including advanced travel with bus systems.
2. Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP.
3. Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
4. Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; orientation & mobility, low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
5. Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
6. Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.
7. Conduct and interpret orientation & mobility assessments and complete written reports for students throughout Alpine School District.
8. Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
9. Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.
10. Plan and supervise the functions of para educators with whom you are working with.
11. Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom environment.
12. Conduct parent conferences.