Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202, Kankakee, IL

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  • Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202
  • Kankakee, IL

Job Description

Orientation And Mobility Specialist

Salary: Regionally competitive based on experience Benefits Offered: Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, 403B/457 Hours: Full-time 10 months 7:00am - 3:30 pm

Description: The Orientation and Mobility Specialist evaluates and teaches concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for a student with a vision impairment to travel safely and efficiently through many environments and under many environmental conditions and situations. It is the O & M Specialists' responsibility to assist the student in attaining independent travel skills commensurate with their age and abilities. Services may be provided through direct or consultative contact.

Physical Requirements: Perform the physical tasks necessary to monitor, supervise and physically assist students throughout the school day during a variety of instructional activities. Report to the assigned site on a regular basis. Must be able to function effectively in an active, loud environment. Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment as circumstances require.

Qualifications: Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solver Ability to work with students with vision impairments Education: B.S. or M.S. in Orientation and Mobility for Vision Impaired License/Certification Requirements: Illinois State Board of Education certifications registered in Will County, Illinois Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) certified or certifiable.

Job Tags

Full time

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