Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist FLSA Classification: Exempt Calendar Type: 10-month Schedule and Hours: 8:00 AM-3:15 PM Reports To: Therapy Coordinator The Orientation and Mobility Specialist of Overbrook …
Skills: Orientation And Mobility Instruction, IEP Development, Student Evaluation, Low Vision Aids, Accessible Mainstream Technologies
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site
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Provide orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments across various educational levels to promote independent travel. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop IEP goals, conduct evaluations, and provide consultation to parents and staff.
Requires certification from ACVREP or NOMC and a valid driver's license. Candidates should be skilled in providing instruction to students with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, with a preference for 1-3 years of experience with visually impaired populations.
Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Calendar Type: 10-month
Schedule and Hours: 8:00 AM-3:15 PM
Reports To: Therapy Coordinator
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Therapy Coordinator.
The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school, it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future.
Job Functions:
The purpose of this position is to provide orientation and mobility services to individual and small groups of students in all instructional programs (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and STRIDE). Collaborate with the educational team which may include the Student, Parent, Teacher, Program Supervisor, Paraeducator, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, other O&M Specialists and School District or MAWA Representative. COMS may be assigned to work in the school age itinerant program or the Early Intervention Program.
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Benefits and Pay:
OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Applications from members of communities traditionally under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.
Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.
A private nonprofit school educating students with visual impairment and other challenges provided at no cost to parents
Founded in 1832, Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) prepares our students—all of whom are blind, visually impaired or living with other challenges—to have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. Our historic 26-acre campus in the Overbrook Farms section of West Philadelphia is bustling with activity as our students work, play, and in some cases, live in an extraordinary set of integrated buildings that have been adapted to meet the multiple needs of our students. OSB serves approximately 180 students (ages 3 through 21) on campus. Our Early Intervention Outreach program (birth through age three) provides at-home guidance and care to the parents of 190 additional families. OSB's International Program reaches thousands of people in Southeast Asia by training teachers and administrators on how to instruct additional teachers to work with the visually impaired. We employ more Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) than any school in the state of PA and an entire related services team for students in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility, counseling, and much more. Our faculty also includes instructors who have been trained to work with students who have been diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Every student, regardless of their ability level has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) developed to meet their specific needs and educate the whole child. Each program is aligned with the PA core standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or visually impaired with additional disabilities. Our cutting-edge educational programs use low and high tech assistive technology to support our students. Staff receive on-going professional development in visual impairment, specialty areas, state-mandated trainings, and core subjects. Our staff share their expertise presenting at conferences.
Offices: 6333 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151, US
View all jobs at Overbrook School for the BlindA private nonprofit school educating students with visual impairment and other challenges provided at no cost to parents
Founded in 1832, Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) prepares our students—all of whom are blind, visually impaired or living with other challenges—to have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. Our historic 26-acre campus in the Overbrook Farms section of West Philadelphia is bustling with activity as our students work, play, and in some cases, live in an extraordinary set of integrated buildings that have been adapted to meet the multiple needs of our students. OSB serves approximately 180 students (ages 3 through 21) on campus. Our Early Intervention Outreach program (birth through age three) provides at-home guidance and care to the parents of 190 additional families. OSB's International Program reaches thousands of people in Southeast Asia by training teachers and administrators on how to instruct additional teachers to work with the visually impaired. We employ more Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) than any school in the state of PA and an entire related services team for students in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, orientation and mobility, counseling, and much more. Our faculty also includes instructors who have been trained to work with students who have been diagnosed with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Every student, regardless of their ability level has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) developed to meet their specific needs and educate the whole child. Each program is aligned with the PA core standards and the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or visually impaired with additional disabilities. Our cutting-edge educational programs use low and high tech assistive technology to support our students. Staff receive on-going professional development in visual impairment, specialty areas, state-mandated trainings, and core subjects. Our staff share their expertise presenting at conferences.
Offices: 6333 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151, US
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