SY Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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Title: Teacher SPED Orientation & Mobility

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services/Principal

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: Certified Salary Schedule

Work Calendar: 197 days

FTE: 1.0

Evaluate, prepare, and implement educational services for referred and qualified vision-impaired students district-wide, in accordance with state and federal regulations. Develop and maintain communication with parents, staff, and outside agencies to meet students' educational needs.

• Administer assessments to evaluate students' skills, progress, and achievement, as directed by psychologists or support specialists.
• Provide instruction aligned with students' IEPs, using appropriate strategies, methods, and materials.
• Develop materials and behavioral strategies to facilitate effective learning.
• Participate in student study teams and assist in modifying programs for mainstream students.
• Recommend adaptive equipment or alternatives to support student success.
• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings, conferences, and parent meetings.
• Assist in developing IEPs and coordinate services such as Orientation and Mobility.
• Perform assessments and re-evaluations as needed.
• Maintain rapport with students, staff, community members, and vendors.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Arizona Special Education Teacher Certification for Orientation & Mobility
• Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card (FPCC)

• Interpret and analyze documents and regulations
• Write reports and correspondence with proper grammar
• Public speaking and responding to questions
• Mathematical skills including calculations and data interpretation
• Apply reasoning to solve issues

Frequent sitting, talking, hearing; occasional standing, walking, reaching. Work is typically quiet; travel between district schools may be required.

This job description is to comply with ADA and other regulations. The district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.