Orientation and Mobility Specialist - ESS

Orientation and Mobility Specialist - ESS Eagle County School District Exceptional Student Services - Eagle, Colorado This job is also posted in Eagle County School District Job Details

Job ID:

5697146

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Exceptional Student Services

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for providing direct services and consultation to students who are visually impaired or blind.

SUPERVISED BY

Assistant Director of Special Education

POSITION PAID ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

ESSENTIAL

JOB ELEMENTS

Major areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

Assessment:

Evaluate students' orientation skills, mobility, and visual function to develop individualized, goal-oriented plans.

Instruction:

Teach techniques for safe travel, including the use of white canes, sensory awareness, GPS devices, and street crossing.

Environmental Modification:

Assess indoor and outdoor environments for safety and recommend modifications for better navigation.

Community Integration:

Teach the use of public transportation and navigation in unfamiliar public settings.

Consultation:

Collaborate with families, school staff, and other professionals to reinforce mobility skills and support independence.

Reporting:

Maintain detailed records of progress, assessments, and data-driven updates.

CONTACTS

Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Orientation and Mobility ACVREP Certified and National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) Colorado Department of Education license endorsed in Orientation and Mobility Minimum of 2 years teaching Orientation and Mobility preferred. A history of teaching basic independent living skills (home-to-work skills) with young adults, and/ or adults and seniors.

SPECIFIC SKILLS RECOMMENDED

Knowledge and understanding of primary eye conditions, including Cortical Visual Impairment is imperative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, flexible, detail-oriented. Must have strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, patience and ability to relate to a diverse population of students. Assess and teach to differing skill levels, as well as to train on varied mobility devices and options such as: monocular, tints, GPS Apps and use (ie Blind Square, Google Maps), Accessible Pedestrian Signals and tactile maps (public streets, transit hubs, and public spaces and buildings). Formulate individual, sequential training plans.

Position Type:

As Needed Job Requirements