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This is a 0.4 FTE continuing contract Orientation and Mobility Specialist position effective the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Washington State ESA certificate and progress towards Orientation and Mobility certificate.

Preferred Qualifications: Valid Orientation and Mobility certificate and recent Orientation and Mobility specialist experience.

This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year.

JOB TITLE:  ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY:  This position shall facilitate services, evaluation, and consultation for those students with vision impairment who qualify (or may qualify) for IDEA Part B Special Education services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct instruction in visual efficiency, tactile symbols, Braille, assistive technology, auditory skills, social skills, use of near and low vision devices and other areas of the expanded core curriculum
• Supporting parents of preschoolers and school-age students as they help their children reach developmental milestones with adapted strategies specific to needs related to the visual impairment.
• Providing support to the student to facilitate development of self-esteem, self-determination, and social acceptance within the school context.
• Modifying the environment to accommodate specific visual needs Modeling appropriate techniques for providing instruction.
• Providing, creating, and acquiring adapted materials
• Providing in-service training and consultation to the school team
• Evaluate the TVI and/or O&M needs of students in the school district as needed.
• Write IEPs goals and objectives specific to qualified students, which may include providing direct services.
• Recommending adapted strategies for access to the general curriculum and participation in the school community
• Assist with a vision-specific support system is in place for transitioning from school to adult life for older students.
• Building independence and success in the school environment
• Orienting students to unfamiliar environments
• Instructing in efficient use of low vision for movement.
• Teaching efficient use of low vision devices.
• Teaching use of mobility tools, including the long cane and adaptive mobility devices, for safely negotiating the environment.
• Ordering and providing adapted textbooks, as appropriate for each student.
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours.
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public.
• Comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with families and school staff regarding students with visual impairments (both oral and written communication is required).
• Knowledge of special education qualification standards and services in a school setting in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Ability to establish working relationships and trust with families and staff.
• Previous experience working with students both as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist preferred.
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred.

EDUCATION: 

• Valid/Progress toward Orientation & Mobility Certificate
• Valid Washington ESA Certificate

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and recent experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in a school setting. Student cultural and economic diversity experience.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), MoosekerKW@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) AllenWR@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.