Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Orientation and Mobility professionals who are passionate about empowering people with blindness and vision impairment to achieve goals for independence. This Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist position oversees all aspects of Orientation and Mobility and training to ensure that clients achieve the level of independence established by their Service Plan.
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in O&M
· Knowledge of and ability to teach Braille reading/writing methods and techniques.
· Demonstrated skills in developing instructional materials and training programs for visually impaired.
· Ability to assist clients in achieving independence.
· Demonstrated above average writing skills.
· Provide individualized orientation and mobility evaluation and instruction for the blind or visually impaired.
· Assist clients to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, workplace, and community.
· Monitor each client's progress to ensure services and training methods are performed.
· Plan, develop, and coordinate an on-going program evaluation system to determine program effectiveness and make appropriate program improvements.
· Close client cases as needed. Review client's plans and available services.
District benefits include: health, dental & life insurance plus PERSI Retirement.
Contact:
Ryun Payne, Special Services Director
email: payryun@cassiaschools.org
phone: 208-878-6627
