Job Openings

Austin Independent School District

04/17/2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required. A valid Texas teaching certificate and certification in Orientation and Mobility is preferred. A license through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) is required.  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS  This position requires the ability to teach and apply orientation and mobility theories, techniques, and curriculum, based on the appropriate assessment instrument. The job requires knowledge of normal child development and the ability to identify, assess and teach curriculum to students whose development has been affected by visual impairment and other disabilities. Employees in this position must be able to communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and agency professionals and to work effectively as an integral part of the student's educational team. Incumbent must have knowledge of State, local and Federal laws regulating the delivery of services.  Incumbent must be able to support students with computer set-up, navigation, and technology issues. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students.  

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY  The purpose of this position is to implement Individualized Educational goals and objectives in the student's school, home, and community. This position is responsible for providing Orientation and Mobility services at a level determined by a comprehensive Orientation and Mobility evaluation and agreed upon at an Annual Review Dismissal (ARD) meeting. These instructional services are provided to visually impaired students from birth to 22 years of age, or the 12th grade. Judgment is required to interpret broad State, Local, and Federal laws affecting the education of exceptional students and the impact of the laws on instructional plans.  Provide students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in core academic subject area assign to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  ? Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning that fulfil the requirements of the District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation is required.  Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.  ? Assess visually impaired students to evaluate the need for Orientation and Mobility services.  ? Identify and develop Orientation and Mobility Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives to meet individual student needs.  ? Report on student progress through regular progress reports, at ARD meetings and through reevaluations.  ? Provide transitional goals and objectives for post-secondary independence. Attend ARD meetings and complete ARD paperwork, including the updating of Orientation and Mobility goals and objectives.  ? Consult and collaborate with Teachers for Visually Impaired, classroom teachers, parents, vision specialists and professional ophthalmologists, and school district personnel as needed.  ? Arrange for transportation and accompany student to appropriate areas for instruction.  ? Maintain professional knowledge by participating in continuing educational activities which support ACVREP certification and good instructional practices.  ? Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.  ? Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes.  

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED  Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment; standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students Environment: School or classroom; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure  

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS  This position requires cooperative work with Teachers for the Visually Impaired, classroom teachers, and other District staff. Employees in this position must also be able to maintain working relationships with parents, other orientation and mobility teachers, a range of vision professionals, and members of the community. Relationships are required to make referrals, to develop individual education plans, to provide comprehensive instruction, to obtain comprehensive services and to create an educational multidisciplinary approach in educating students. 

E_mail: julia.remington@austinisd.org

Phone: 512-414-7733

Cert: COMS

Direct job application link: https://www.applitrack.com/austin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=3+-+Central+Office+Special+Education&subcategory=Instructor+Orientation+%26+Mobility