Teacher, Special Programs, Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Wake County Public School System
Cary, NC
3 days ago
$50k - $65k
Job Description
Join the Wake County Public School System as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, where you will provide essential services to students with visual impairments, enabling them to navigate their environments safely and independently. Your expertise will help foster academic and social success for these students in school and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide itinerant orientation and mobility services for students with visual impairments
Develop classroom adaptations and instruction for students
Perform assessments to determine students' orientation and mobility needs
Provide instructional resources and materials related to students' needs
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other professionals
Maintain accurate records and compile reports on student progress
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
Three years 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