What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Specialist position at Montgomery County Educational Service Center?
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Job Location: Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Full/Part-Time: Full-Time
Who We Are:
We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!
What You'll Do:
- Provide orientation and mobility (O&M) services aligned with IEP goals to promote student independence and participation in educational programs.
- Conduct activity/environmental analyses to identify barriers limiting student access and participation.
- Develop measurable, attainable, and relevant goals and objectives with benchmarks for students.
- Teach travel skills, orientation strategies, and mobility techniques to students with visual impairments.
- Provide training in the use of mobility devices, including canes, and teach transportation and navigation skills.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and staff to explain O&M services and support educational integration.
- Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports, teaching functional skills (communication, self-regulation, socialization, independence).
- Maintain accurate records, submit timely documentation, and comply with district and MSP reporting requirements.
What You'll Bring:
- Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services license as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
- National ACVREP Certification (or documentation of completion).
- Knowledge of O&M strategies, assistive devices, and educational best practices for students with visual impairments.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to high-performance standards and maintaining confidentiality.
- Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).
What's Next?:
Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/
Connect with Us!:
Website: https://www.mcesc.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured
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