Anticipated Long Term Substitute Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist - Spring 2026

• Works with the teacher of students with visual impairments to conduct the functional vision assessment as it relates to independent travel
• Conducts assessments that focus on both long- and short-term needs of the student.
• Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels. This instruction should be reflected in weekly or monthly lesson plans, as appropriate.
• Prepares and uses equipment and materials, for example, tactile maps, models, distance low vision devices, and long canes, for the development of O&M skills
• Prepares and uses equipment and materials, for example, tactile maps, models, distance low vision devices, and long canes, for the development of O&M skills.
• Transports the student with parent permission to various community locations, as necessary, to provide meaningful instruction in realistic learning environments.
• Is responsible for the student's safety at all times and in all teaching environments while fostering maximum independence.
• Evaluates the student's progress on an ongoing basis with progress reports each 6/9 weeks as required.
• Keeps progress notes on each student.
• Provides in-service training to regular and special education personnel, sighted peers, and parents concerning the O&M needs of the student

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

• Level of Degree: Must possess Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• Additional credentialing as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  Orientation and mobility instruction is a sequential process in which visually impaired individuals are taught to utilize their remaining senses to determine their position within their environment and to negotiate safe movement from one place to another. The skills involved in this teaching include, but are not limited to:

• Concept development, which includes body image, spatial, temporal, positional, directional, and environmental concepts

• Motor development, including motor skills needed for balance, posture, and gait, as well as the use of adaptive devices and techniques to assist those with multiple disabilities

• Sensory development, which includes visual, auditory, vestibular, kinesthetic, tactile, olfactory, and proprioceptive senses, and the interrelationships of these systems

• Residual vision stimulation and training

• Human guide technique

• Upper and lower protective techniques

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.