What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Specialist with summer option position at North River Collaborative?
Orientation and Mobility Instructor-Vision Services Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Instructor.
2.Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree.
2. Three years experience in working with students with visual impairments.
3. Excellent communication skills.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the NRC Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 183 Day School-year schedule, or pro-rated based on part time hours. Summer work optional.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A.Functional Travel Assessments
B.Consultation to staff and parent/guardian
C.Travel Instruction in school and community settings
D.Instruction in pre-cane, cane, and/or sighted guide techniques
E.Compensatory skill development e.g. low vision aids, use of other senses, spatial relationships
F.Life skills training, e.g. daily living skills, social interaction skills, recreation and leisure
