Orientation and Mobility Trainer

Nassau BOCES • New York, NY, US

14 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Orientation and Mobility Trainer role at Nassau BOCES. The primary role of the Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) is to provide services to children with visual impairments for orientation and safe travel skills within the classroom, school, and community. The COMS is responsible for the evaluation, implementation, and progress monitoring of children according to the Individual Education Plan.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college / university.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification.
Working knowledge of orientation and travel skills from preschool through high school in the school and community settings.
Knowledge of relevant technology.

Responsibilities

Appropriately assess students for Orientation and Mobility Services to establish needs, set goals and measure progress.

Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the learner's unique needs from Birth to 21.

Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel and conference with relevant school and other key individuals.

Assist students to understand the impact of vision and to make safe travel decisions.

Develop student's sensory, conceptual, motor, and formal orientation and mobility skills.

Evaluate student's progress and submit written evaluation reports.

Identify and recommend specific sensory aids / devices.

Maintain daily log.

Write IEP goals and attend CSE meetings.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, district personnel, students, and parents.

Express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

Perform related duties as required.

Salary

Salary range : As per contract

Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and / or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. For further information, contact Sammy Gergis or Selma Stoddard at the emails / phones listed on the posting. Additional information is available by Policies etc. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website.

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