What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Special Programs - Orientation and Mobility Specialist position at Wake County Public School System?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
TEACHER
WORKING TITLE
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Special Education Services – Visually Impaired
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher Scale
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides itinerant orientation and mobility services for students with visual impairments to ensure safe and independent travel throughout school and community settings. Provides students with classroom adaptations and instruction to enable them to function socially and academically with their peers; collaborates with school staff, parents, students, agencies, and community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of current orientation and mobility methods and techniques;
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations and school laws and policies related to special education services and related services;
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of braille, including Unified English Braille (UEB);
- Considerable knowledge of accessible software applications commonly used by students with visual impairments;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
- Effective time management skills;
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
- Ability to assess students with visual impairments to determine orientation and mobility needs to establish appropriate goals and objectives for orientation and mobility instruction;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to maintain accurate records;
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Special Education or related field.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Visually Impaired (VI);
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Special Education;
- Certification from Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP);
- Experience teaching students with visual impairments in the area of orientation and mobility;
- Two years of teaching experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds. Travel within Wake County required.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/2024
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
