Job Openings

St. Mary's County Public Schoolhttps://w

11/22/2022

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate students and provide reports/information to the student’s IEP Team for eligibility determination;
Analyze data to make instructional decisions;
Develop and monitor IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information;
Deliver specialized instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum and compensatory strategies deemed necessary by the IEP team (Braille, low vision devices, technology);
Monitor and report progress on goals and objectives;
Provide direct or consultative services to enable students to travel safely, efficiently and independently in their home, school and community environments; and
Instruct in the Expanded Core Curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete Orientation and Mobility assessment to determine present levels of performance and identify areas of need;
Analyze and synthesize data and present within a formal written report;
Develop IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information;
Collaborate with general educators to disseminate information about student needs;
Utilize assessment data to determine appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations necessary for student access to travel in the home, school and community environments;
Perform frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor and further guide instruction;
Communicate positively and frequently with families on student progress;
Work collaboratively with the educational team to provide knowledge about learners who are visually impaired and their travel needs;
Ensure that all IEPs and IFSPs are implemented with fidelity;
Provide positive communication to team members and families about student’s progress and achievement;
Complete and maintain Medical Assistance logs;
Collect, analyze and report data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives; and
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND completed any one of the credentialing options listed below;
- Hold a certificate as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP);
- Hold National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB); or
- Complete all requirements of a university-based program in orientation and mobility, including a supervised internship or externship in orientation and mobility.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month assignment.

Phone: 301-475-5511

Cert: COMS

To submit an application please visit www.smcps.org

Direct link to the application: https://www.smcps.org/hr/licensed-professionals-vacancies