Orientation & Mobility Specialist (24-039) - Austin, United States - Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Description

• 2:45pm

• Assesses students in the area of Orientation and Mobility (O & M); including preparing reports, as well as IEP and programming recommendations.
• Plans and implements individual O & M programming as required.
• Consults with instructional and residential staff regarding O & M programming for students.
• Plans and conducts staff inservice training in O & M.
• Participates in IEP, ARD, team and other staff meetings as required.
• Cooperates with other teachers in planning and implementing the instructional program for the students assigned to him/her.
• Works with the principal and other team members in identifying and solving problems related to his/her students in school, dormitory and recreational environments.
• Assists other staff in implementing O & M programming, and in setting up classrooms for maximal learning and access.
• Assists in the selection and provision of programs, equipment and materials to meet the needs of his/her students.
• Keeps accurate accounting of equipment and equipment sales; utilizes equipment and facilities in the most effective manner to support the instructional program.
• Works with staff and students in offcampus placements to assure safe travel skills.
• Promotes positive relationships through effective communication and involvement with staff, family, appropriate agencies, and community members to meet individual students' needs.
• Educates students regarding access to postsecondary O & M services such as services through DARS, private O & M contractors, and dog guide training centers.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy and procedure.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university
  (Original college or university transcript(s) required at time of hire)

• Certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
  (Copy of certificate required at time of interview)

• Skill in working cooperatively in a team model of service delivery.

• Experience working with persons with sensory impairments and/or multiple disabilities.
• Proficiency with Sign Language preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.