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Special Education Sensory Services - Orientation & Mobility Specialist - 1.0FTE

Seattle Public Schools -
Seattle, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,736 - $146,088 a year

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Working with students
IEP implementation

Full Job Description

Overview of Position

This position is for the 2026/2027 school year

To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow this link to the SPS Special Education Department website: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/special-education/services/placement-and-primary-service-types/. ;

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides sequential instruction to individuals with visual impairment in the use of their remaining senses to determine their position within the environment and in techniques for safe movement from one place to another. Students range in age from preschool through high school.

Essential Functions

Teaches concept development, motor development, sensory development skills which includes the following:

Concept development includes body image, spatial, temporal, positional, directional and environmental concepts.
Motor development includes motor skills needed for balance, posture and gait, as well as the use of adaptive devices and techniques to assist those with multiple disabilities.
Sensory Development includes visual, auditory, vestibular, kinesthetic, tactile, olfactory, and proprioceptive senses, and the interrelationships of these systems.
Residual vision stimulation and training
Human guide technique
Upper and lower protective techniques
Locating dropped objects
Trailing
Squaring-off
Cane techniques
Soliciting/declining assistance
Following directions
Utilizing landmarks
Search patterns
Compass directions
Route planning
Analysis and intensification of intersections and traffic patterns
Use of traffic control devices
Techniques for crossing streets
Techniques for travel in indoor environments, outdoor residential, small and large business districts, mall travel, and rural areas.
Problem solving
The use of public transportation
Evaluation with sun filters for the reduction of glare
Instructional use of Low Vision devices

Other Functions:
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Child Development and Orientation and Mobility techniques.

Ability to:
Communicate and work with team members.

Reports to:
Vision Team Lead and Supervisor.
Supervisor: Director, Special Education
Next Highest Supervisor: Executive Director, Student Services

Working Conditions:
Requires traveling to students, keeping logs of activities, attending IEP meetings, attending vision team meeting, and sharing appropriate information with parents and teachers.

Typical Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Orientation and Mobility or closely related field.

Experience:
Experience working with children with IEPs.

Substitution:
Two (2) years' experience in Orientation and Mobility can be substituted for specific degree type.

License/Special Requirements:
Washington State Teaching Certificate required. State approved certificate of Braille competency required.
Ability to obtain ACVREP certification or equivalent within one (1) year of employment.

Conditions/Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any bona fide agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements regarding any of these or related matters by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.

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