Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Primary Function

• In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides direct and consultative orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments, in their local school and home settings.
• Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
• Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in orientation and mobility plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensure requirements by the time of appointment. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis also required. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/

Master’s degree in orientation and mobility and experience with school-age children preferred.

Salary And Benefits

Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s educational and teaching experience.

(BA degree - $48,400-$75,100; MA degree – $56,800-$87,600). Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities available.

Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes But Not Limited To

• Medical/ Dental
• Retirement account options
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts-medical and dependent care
  
  

Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop and cell phone for completion of work duties.

Position Details

Full-time, School-year appointment. Each service region covers multiple Iowa School districts. The ability to travel throughout the designated region within Iowa daily required. Criminal and other relevant background checks also required.

Central Rivers AEA – Full Time (Itinerant) base location in Cedar Falls, IA or Waterloo, IA

Selectives

B52 Orientation and Mobility Specialist Endorsement

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• One of the following current licenses from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners:
• School Psychologist; or
• School Counseling; or
• Speech Language Pathologist.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and
• Possession of a current Iowa Orientation and Mobility Specialist license.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and
• Possession of a current Iowa Teaching Certificate.