Spec Orientation and Mobility

Spec Orientation and Mobility

Job Code: 85692 Job Family/Function: 67 - Education Administration Professionals\Exceptional Education FLSA: Exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Salaried Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH412-S Duration (days/year): 200 Locations(s): School-Based

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The O&M Specialist is responsible for teaching students who are blind/visually impaired and with multiple disabilities to travel as independently, safely, and efficiently as possible in any environment. The O&M Specialist teaches travel skills; plans and provides individualized O&M programs while positively motivating students to develop appropriate skills, attitudes, and knowledge; utilizes a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to students' abilities; and creates a safe and orderly learning environment.

What you will do

• Perform specialized assessments that will provide information regarding current academic and functional levels (i.e. Functional Vision Assessment, Learning Media Assessment, various assessments in the Expanded Core Curriculum, O&M assessment, etc.).
• Use information from assessments to recommend goals, accommodations, and classroom supports.
• Provide orientation training to students in new buildings and for new schedules as needed.
• Provide updated information as requested by the IEP team for annual reviews, re-evaluations, and progress reports.
• Keep accurate records/data to document student progress on goals.
• Prepare and use equipment such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, adaptive mobility devices (ADMs) GPS devices, and long canes.
• Provide direct instruction for independent, safe, and efficient travel in the school environment, residential environments, business/commercial environments, and using public transportation as appropriate.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education - Orientation Mobility Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience working with youth (ages 3-21) with visual impairments in a school setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with orientation and mobility skills.
• Understanding of low vision devices and assistive technology.
• Perform specialized assessments that will provide information regarding current functional levels.

Licenses and Certifications

• Orientation and Mobility license Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $53,056.76

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here .