Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Position Type:Special Education Services/SpecialistDate Posted:3/18/2025Location:SPECIAL EDUCATIONDate Available:07/28/2025Closing Date:Until FilledEducation/Certification Required:Bachelor's or Master's degree from an approved orientation and mobility preparation program.Certified as Orientation and Mobility Specialist by the Association of Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired.Special Knowledge/Skills:Familiar with assessment procedures for childrenAbility to design a program to be implemented as part of an educational programWorks as a member of the educational teamTechnology Proficiency: Level 2- Proficient (in):Applied use of computer operationsApplied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)Applied use of e-mailApplied use of printersApplied use of job-related financial and student management systemsApplied use of multimedia toolsApplied use of electronic file managementApplied use of Technology Applications TEKS CC/SD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/EtiquetteExperience:Completed internship in Orientation and Mobility.FunctionThe Orientation & Mobility Specialist evaluates, plans, and implements an orientation and mobility training program. Enables students to develop age appropriate independent travel skills at school and in the community.Reports To:Director for Special EducationReponsibilities:Instructional ManagementWorks with campus staff to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate instructional programs on a systematic basis to ensure that each is responsive to student and parent needs.Utilizes program outcomes (individualized Education Program (IEP), mastery percentage mainstreamed, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE» for corrective action, programmatic improvement, and recognition of success.Provides and coordinates instructional resources and materials programmatically to campus special education staff to support instructional goals of specific students.Recommends appropriate placement of special education students for instructional purposes at the campus and district levels.Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques to improve student success.School/Organizational ClimateCommunicates and promotes high expectations for special education staff and students.Promotes use of positive discipline management plan to special education settings.Recognizes/Rewards special education staff, regular education staff, campus health personnel and student's accomplishments in a variety of ways.Facilitates conflict resolution through the use of effective communication skills.School/Organizational ImprovementAssists at the departmental level in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of special education policies, programs, and curriculum.Utilizes information systems to monitor special education students' progress as the basis for school program improvement (e.g., attendance, IEP mastery, etc.).Assesses periodically (by written progress reports) attainment of special education students' IEP objectives identified for direct service students.Analyzes campus daily schedules and recommends to principals alternative schedules to distribute special education contact hours evenly throughout the instructional day.Administrative and Fiscal/Facilities ManagementEnsures students are coded accurately on Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) service page for monitoring purposes.Monitors the use and storage of materials and equipment to comply with state/federal laws and regulations.Student ManagementCooperates with principals, staff, and parents in identifying and solving school and student issues.Facilitates delivery of support services to students (e.g., family counseling, special health needs, etc.).Demonstrates effective instructional classroom strategies and techniques for improving program management.Conducts conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning program, school, and student issues. Attends ARD and other appropriate meetings.Works cooperatively with staff at the District level to facilitate appropriate placement.School/Community RelationsInteracts with public and private organizations to enable special education students and staff to access a variety of services.Promotes positive staff and community relations through effective dissemination of information.Communicates clearly the District's special education programs, goals, and new directions to parents and community to solicit their support.Responds to the concerns of parents and the community in a timely manner.Professional Growth and DevelopmentPerforms duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.Participates in available employee development activities.Uses information provided through evaluative feedback to improve performance.Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for fulfilling job duties and improving leadership skills. Attends required continuing education programs and conferences to maintain orientation and mobility certification.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneWORKING CONDITIONS:Ability to interact as a positive member of an educational team and to make presentations to groups.In acceptable good health to walk several miles and to access stairs and other environmental obstacleAbility to travel district-wide to access many schools and to reach training sites with the students.Regular District-wide travelModerate lifting and carryingAbility to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.For assistance contact:Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581Teacher Applicant SpecialistHeather.Ybarbo@ccisd.usCCISD Human Resources801 LeopardCorpus Christi, Texas.Salary: ADMN/204: Salary range is $284.34 to $413.42 daily (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.