What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation & Mobility Specialist - Special Education (2026-2027) position at Prosper ISD?
Minimum Salary: $67,696/Days: 185
Primary Purpose:
To assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills, including daily living skills and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to teach safe travel skills to visually impaired students at home, at school and in the community
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive from place to place within the school district and city
• Knowledge of federal laws and state requirements related to visually impaired students
• Ability to function within school and community settings
• Basic skills in technology
• Ability to develop and implement staff training
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written
Experience:
• Prior experience working with blind and/or visually impaired students
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students
• Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students.
Areas of evaluation may include:
o concept development
o spatial-positional awareness
o temporal concepts
o environmental awareness
o body image and movement
o orientation to the environment
o techniques of effective and safe travel
o use of low vision devices
o sensory development
o self-advocacy
o personal safety
o efficient use of vision for travel
• Participate on ARD/IEP committees
• Develop appropriate IEP/IFSP goals and objectives for orientation and mobility
• Recommend any modifications to program or specialized services needed, based on orientation and mobility needs
• Develop and implement an instructional plan based on identified student needs
• Provide consultation to school staff, peers, and community representatives
• Order, distribute, and maintain canes and low vision devices related to travel
• Team with vision teacher and other instructional and related services personnel
• Consult with and advise school personnel on the design and provision of safe, efficient environments
• Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student centered environment
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
• Office equipment: personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine
• Personal motor vehicle
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work with frequent deadlines
Physical Demands
• Occasional: Lifting, carrying – moderate, 15-44 pounds
• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, balancing, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, and driving
Environmental Factors:
• Exposure to temperature extremes (heat, cold)
• Exposure to humidity extremes
• Exposure to rain
• Exposure to low or intense illumination
• Work alone
• Work as a member of a team
• Work flexible hours, on occasion