Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Position Type :

Special Education / Special Education

Date Posted : 10 / 28 / 2025

Location :

Specialized Student Services (SpEd Dept)

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Until Filled

Position / Title : Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Bargaining Unit : NON-UNION

Department / Location : Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days : 192

Reports To : S.S.S- Assistant Director of Operations

JD Revision Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Supervises : N / A

Function / Position Summary

This position is a full-time position assigned to the Vision / Ortho / Multi-disabilities Related Service group and is under the direct supervision of the Department of Specialized Student Services, specifically the Assistant Director of Operations. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will provide direct and consultative services to students who are blind and visually impaired.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule and provide service to students for the required amount of time as specified on the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Write goals and objectives aligned with Illinois State Learning Standards.
• Plan individual lessons for students to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Observe and record data on students' progress from an appropriate distance during lessons.
• Transport students to and from lesson sites within the school and community only when necessary and only if approved by the district.
• Complete travel from site to site in a safe and legal manner.
• Update goals and objective progress on the IEP as required
• Oversee interns affiliated with university programs for O & M.
• Complete annual needs assessment, outlining students projected service needs for the O&M following the school year.
• Maintain working file for each student highlighting skills and progress.
• Maintain a Google Calendar reflective of student service schedule and report official service minutes monthly to the appropriate system.
• Maintain and updated caseload list at all times.
• Provide direct instruction directly related to student needs and goals contained within their IEP and in accordance with the minutes listed.
• Conduct annual review of students' progress, submitting reports containing student progress within the required timeframe and when needed in collaboration with service providers.
• Inservice staff and / or families regarding specific topics or areas of need.
• Attend team meetings and IEP meetings to plan students' program.
• Identify and share resources with team, building staff and peers.
• Network with individuals and agencies to develop resources.
• Evaluate and identify the needs of the students when students are referred by the vision teacher for services.
• Complete orientation and mobility evaluations as necessary for initial referrals and three-year re-evaluations.
• Attend related professional development, conferences and workshops.
• Review related literature.
• All other duties as assigned.

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