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Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Starting August 2025

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Tiffin, OH - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Title Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMSLocation NCOESC service areas Reports To Direct SupervisorScheduled Days As per employment contract / Part time available FLSA Status ExemptJob SummaryUnder general direction the orientation and mobility specialist will travel to the students assigned schools/settings to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The COMS must be able to convey professional opinions in a diplomatic collaborative manner in order to ensure that appropriate programming is recommended for the student.The COMS Role May Include:
  • Teach safe efficient and effective travel skills to students
  • Evaluate the vision and/or orientation mobility of students based on all available information
  • Comply with state model policies and procedures for the delivery of O&M services
  • Help multidisciplinary teams evaluate the mobility needs of students with visual impairments and/or other disabilities
  • Follows state and boardadopted processes and procedures
  • Provide instruction and support in the use and care of vision orientation and mobility goals
  • Help prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or IFSP
  • Maintain student files with updated ETRs IEPs forms progress notes and other related items
  • Attend IEP/IFSP ETR transition and required meetings
  • Comply with state model policies and procedures for the delivery of O&M services
  • Collaborate with teachers
  • Share knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process
  • Consult with parents as needed (e.g. telephone calls messages meetings etc.
  • Supports a full range of educational options
  • Help staff to resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities
  • Provide information to families about proper techniques to assist with mobility training at home
  • Participate in parent conferences open houses and other activities as neededMinimum Qualifications
  • Valid Ohio License with the Teaching Field of Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • Valid drivers license
  • Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills; including strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence
  • Preferred experience with diverse populations including those with disabilities
  • Proficiency with use of technology hardware and basic software (i.e. Microsoft office) email and office equipment (i.e. copier fax scanner telephone etc.. Proficiency with webbased applications (i.e. Google Docs DEWs website social media etc. and NCOESC databases
  • Ability to preserve confidentiality of student information and records
  • May require successful completion of communicable disease child abuse CPR first aid CPI and/or behavioral management training or other training as needed Clearances Criminal justice fingerprint/background (FBI/BCI) and public health clearances.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • The performance of this job requires constant talking and hearing engagement in repetitive motions and eye/hand/foot coordination. This job requires occasional standing walking sitting lifting carrying pulling climbing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching handling grasping and feeling.
  • Performance of primary duties takes place in a school environment with occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions including extreme heat & cold temperature changes wetness humidity noise and hazards. Frequent light to moderate physical effort required. EEOC/ADA Disclaimer The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education experience skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race gender sexual orientation religion national origin age gender identity or expression ancestry familial status military status or disability in its programs activities and employment policies. NCOESC fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Application Deadline Open until filled

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