NABN0297322-0000
2024-09-01T00:00:00
2024-06-01T00:00:00
*** IN ADDITION TO APPLYIN ON OLAS, ALL APPLICANTS MUST VISIT THE NASSAU BOCES Employment Opportunities PAGE TO COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATION ***DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) is to provide services to children with visual impairments for orientation and safe travel skills within the classroom, school, and community. The COMS is responsible for the evaluation, implementation, and progress monitoring of children according to the Individual Education Plan.REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.Knowledge of relevant technology. PREFERRED: Orientation and Mobility Specialist CertificationWorking knowledge of orientation and travel skills from preschool through high school in the school and community settings.RESPONSIBILITIES: Appropriately assess students for Orientation and Mobility Services to establish needs, set goals and measure progress.Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the learner's unique needs from Birth to 21.Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel and conference with relevant school and other key individuals.Assist students to understand the impact of vision and to make safe travel decisions.Develop student’s sensory, conceptual, motor, and formal orientation and mobility skills.Evaluate student’s progress and submit written evaluation reports.Identify and recommend specific sensory aids/devices.Maintain daily log.Write IEP goals and attend CSE meetings.Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, district personnel, students, and parents.Express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.Perform related duties as required.SALARY: As per contract *** IN ADDITION TO APPLYIN ON OLAS, ALL APPLICANTS MUST VISIT THE NASSAU BOCES Employment Opportunities PAGE TO COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATION ***
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