What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year Program (Summer 2026) - Orientation and Mobility position at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES?
- Provide individual orientation and mobility assessments of students with visual impairments.
- Provide support to faculty working with students with visual impairments in areas of teaching strategies, environmental modifications and selection of appropriate travel devices and low vision aides.
- Provide information to parents of children with visual impairments.
- Complete Individual Educational Plans for individual students.
- Provide direct service to individual students in those skills of Orientation and Mobility which will develop or increase the abilities of Visually Impaired children in traveling safely, independently and effectively, in any setting.
- Maintain communication with administrators, teachers and supportive personnel regarding the educational programs for students with visual impairments.
- Participate in staffing conferences and committee on Special Education meetings to review the programs of students.
- Maintain necessary records.
- Serve as an instructor in workshops offered to Special Education staff, participating school district staff and other instructional groups, as appropriate.
- Perform other such professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
JobID: 581
Position Type:
Support Services/Visually Impaired
Support Services/Visually Impaired
Date Posted:
12/30/2025
12/30/2025
Location:
Extended School Year Summer Program
Extended School Year Summer Program
Date Available:
07/01/2026
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
07/15/2026
07/15/2026
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an educational agency serving nine school districts in the New York State counties of Monroe and Orleans:
Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-Chili.
Vision: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is the educational partner of choice. We strive for continuous improvement in serving
the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.
BOCES 2 Core Values: Collaboration, Expertise, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Responsiveness.
PAY RANGE: $31.00-$45.00/Hour, Based on Experience
PROGRAM DATES: July 6, 2026 - August 14, 2026
ORIENTATION: July 1, 2026 (Mandatory) & July 2, 2026 (Optional for new staff/classroom set up)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides instructional support to classroom teachers and blind/visually impaired students in multiple service locations.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Prior teaching experience working with students with special needs preferred.
Education: Graduation from high school, four (4) years experience in the provision or direction of mobility and orientation training for the blind and/or visually impaired, and completion of a certified training course, internship, or program in orientation and mobility.
Education: Graduation from high school, four (4) years experience in the provision or direction of mobility and orientation training for the blind and/or visually impaired, and completion of a certified training course, internship, or program in orientation and mobility.
Salary : $31 - $45