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Orientation and Mobility Specialist at The Oas Center

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Application Deadline

9/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/21/2026

Contact

Bernadette Mercer

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
65 - 85 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

2026-2027 School Year

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, school-based intervention services to children who areblind or have low vision. This position provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with various abilities to travel safely and independently within their environment. THis may include helping individuals navigate unfamiliar places, use public transportation, or use assistive technology. The Teacher Providing O&M Services will evaluate children and will develop and monitor individualized goals and plans according to treatment plans and IEPs. Administer standardized assessments and provide parent education and support. Orientation and Mobility Services are provided to students who have a documented visual impairment and who are determined eligible for services through the IEP process. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Possess a clinical knowledge of visual impairments, development, and specialized educational needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of students with vision impairment and perform orientation and mobility assessments on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluation. Participate as a specialist in the area of mobility services for low vision or blind students in determining eligibility. Provide direct instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the visual impairment as well as provide services to help them maintain independence and mobility. Assist teams to determine assistive technology needs and provide training to ensure access to specially designed instruction and the general education curriculum. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Participate in the preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for identified students on caseload. Prepare records and reports for eligibility evaluations, services IEP/IFSP and transitions according to program procedures or as

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years) in a related field. 1 year directly related experience in a pediatric setting. Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year. Current CA Board License Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation excluding virtual providers only. Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinic for in-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible Dedicated to work with children with special needs. Ethical Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness. Demonstrate cultural competence thorough understanding others cultures, understanding cultural differences and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference. Intermediate skills in Microsoft and google documents.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 25 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school setting, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate-controlled but may from time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

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