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Teacher, Special Programs, Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Wake County Public School System

Cary, NC
3 days ago
$50k - $70k

Job Description

Join Wake County Public School System as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, where you'll empower students with visual impairments to navigate their environments safely and independently, fostering their social and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide itinerant orientation and mobility services for students with visual impairments
  • Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community members
  • Perform assessments to determine orientation and mobility needs
  • Develop Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals
  • Provide instructional resources and materials
  • Communicate progress with parents and caregivers

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
  • Three years of experience supporting teachers and students with visual impairments
  • Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Visually Impaired (VI)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Special Education
  • Certification from Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
  • Experience teaching students with visual impairments in orientation and mobility

Benefits & Perks