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POSITION MANAGEMENT GUIDE
Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Date: June 7, 1994 Department: Special Education Division Approval: Unknown; 3/4/2021 Reports to: Supervisor of Blind/Visually Impaired Programs HR Approval: Unknown; 3/22/2021 Salary Schedule: LIUEA Board Approval: August 2, 1994 Revision: January 28, 2019; November 2019 May 4, 2021
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
To teach visually impaired students those skills which will enable them to enter any environment, familiar or unfamiliar, and function safely, efficiently, gracefully, and independently.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must hold a current credential as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) issued by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), and maintain certification for position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts formal and informal assessments to evaluate Orientation and Mobility strengths and needs.
Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate service delivery plans.
Consults with other education and rehabilitation personnel and family regarding the impact of blindness and visual impairment on the Orientation and Mobility process.
Provides training and direct instruction in Orientation and Mobility techniques and in the use of Orientation and Mobility materials and devices, including visual efficiency skills, utilization of residual vision, concept and sensory development spatial orientation, utilization of tactile, visual, and auditory maps.
Instructs in the following areas: travel skills in both indoor and outdoor environments, utilization of mass transportation systems, self-determination skills, and familiarization to environments. DIVISION/ORGANIZATION
Keeps current with related technology and developments that impact the division and the organization.
Makes decisions consistent with the LIU mission and core values, establishes and maintains effective communication and positive relationships within the LIU, and fosters professional development of LIU staff.
Contributes to the effective team management of all issues and opportunities within the LIU by modeling the qualities of an LIU Team member (being versatile, ethical, transparent, team-oriented, innovative, transformative and collaborative; valuing each team member; and understanding the importance of customer service.)
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Understands organizational development and change principles and applies these principles to promote improvement within the Division.
Performs other functions as assigned by the Division Director.
SCOPE AND IMPACT
This position works independently with all employees within the LIU and individuals and organizations out side the LIU.
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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Following Directions Full Understanding of Both Written and Verbal Instructions Required Understanding of Verbal Instructions Only Required Understanding of Written Instructions Only Required
Communication - English Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Basic Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Limited or No Verbal Communication Skills Necessary
Functional Reading - English Fluent Reading Recognition of Signs/Symbols Simple Reading No Reading Skills Required
Hearing Ability to Hear Required Limited Hearing Hearing Not Required
Seeing 20/20 Vision with Corrective Eyewear Limited Vision Vision Not Required
Functional Math Complex Computational Skills (Accounting and Financial Skills) Simple Computational Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Percentages) Simple Counting Skills No Mathematical Skills Needed
Time Must Tell Time to the Minute Must Recognize Specific Times (Arrival, Departure, Breaks, Lunch)
Orientation (Familiarity with Surroundings) Several Blocks From Building Building Only Work Area Room Only
Mobility Skills Mobility Within the Building Mobility Within a Four-Block Radius Driving Required
Sitting 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%
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Standing 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%
Bending Knees and Waist Waist Only Knees Only No Bending Required
Lifting Greater than 30 lbs. 10 - 30 lbs. Less than 10 lbs. No Lifting Required
Reaching Greater than 6 Feet 2 - 6 Feet Less than 2 Feet Reaching Required
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.
Adopted by LIU Board of Directors: August 2, 1994 Revision adopted by LIU Board of Directors: November 2019 Revision adopted by LIU Board of Directors: May 4, 2021