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Position Type:Student Support Services/Orientation and Mobility Instructor Date Posted:2/16/2024 Location:Therapy Job Description Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist F.L.S.A. Classification: Full-Time, Exempt Reports to: Coordinator of Therapy Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide orientation and mobility services to individual and small groups of students in all instructional programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School and School To Work). Collaborate with the educational team which may include the Student, Parent, Teacher, Program Supervisor, Paraeducator, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, other O&M Specialists and School District or MAWA Representative. COMS may be assigned to work in the school age itinerant program or the Early Intervention Program. Essential Functions:Completes Orientation and Mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the students, new referrals and at designated intervals designed by the students IEP.Identifies the strengths and needs of the student, identifies goals and recommendations for the time and frequency of service necessary to meet those goals/needs.Writes measurable annual goals and short-term objectives for each student and collects and uses data to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions to improve student success.Provides consultation and support services to parents, teachers, therapists, and other personnel to assist in reinforcement of appropriate O&M skills.Instructs students in appropriate skills and knowledge that enables them to travel independently, with proficiency, safety and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments which may include school campus, residential settings, public transportation, etc.Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to address the student's needs, goals, functioning using motivational strategies as needed.Prepares and uses appropriate equipment and materials such as: Adapted Mobility Device, long canes, optical devices, tactile maps, GPS devices and mainstream technologies.Maintains adequate records on evaluations, IEP's, data collection, progress reports and service notes.Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all team members.All other duties as assignedQualifications: National Orientation and Mobility Certification1-3 Years of Experience with Special Needs and/or Visually Impaired populations, preferred.Experience working with school age students is preferred.Demonstrate operational knowledge of accessible mainstream technologies.Skilled in providing O&M instruction to students who are deafblind and students who have multiple disabilities.Skilled in providing instruction in the use of low vision aidsCurrent Driver's LicenseBasic Computer skillsDemonstrates good judgment and dependabilityPhysical Requirements: Requires prolonged standing, walking, stooping and squatting on a constant basis.Work in a wide variety of environments in the school, residential setting, public transportation, etc.Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Repetitive motion of the finger, hands and wrist. Expected Hours of Work: 8AM - 3:15PM; 10 months Instructional, 32.5 hours a week Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing, and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant's training and experience. Interested applicants can apply via on-line: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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