02/15/2024
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Provide direct instruction and consultation in Orientation & Mobility to students who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities
Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEPs), evaluating and monitoring student progress, using IEP Direct to code quarterly progress
Provide instruction individually, on a 1:1 basis, consulting with classroom staff to integrate orientation and mobility goals into classroom activities
Modify instructional materials, techniques and assessments appropriate for the ages and skill level of students
Participate in conferences with supervisor, monthly staff meetings, and staff conference days
Personal Characteristics:
Maintains confidentiality in regard to student records
Displays flexibility, patience, good judgement, and dependability
Responds appropriately in crisis situations
Follows all employment guidelines
Represents himself/herself professionally at all times
Qualifications:
Current O & M certification (COMS) by ACVREP or National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC)
Experience working in a school/pediatric setting with students with special needs including students with blindness/visual impairment and multiple disabilities
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Application of current techniques in the teaching of O & M skills and the ability to apply them to students with visual impairments and students with disabilities 3-21 years of age
Effective participation in a team setting
Effective written and verbal communication
Appropriate and positive response to feedback from supervisory staff
E_mail: Ilayala@lavelleschool.org
Phone: 7188821212
Cert: Any Certification
Supervisor: PPS/IEP Coordinator
Length of School Year: 10 (+ 2 )
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