Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist North Kansas City
Overview
Contract Orientation and Mobility Specialist supporting students with visual impairments in elementary middle and high schools. Full-time Monday through Friday onsite role in North Kansas City area. Flexible schedule available. This position offers meaningful impact in fostering student independence.
What You'll Do7
- 1Assess and evaluate students to determine mobility needs and develop individualized instruction plans
- 2Teach students techniques to travel safely and independently at school in the community and public spaces
- 3Instruct on adaptive daily living skills including Braille reading shopping and money management
- 4Collaborate closely with educators vision professionals and families for integrated support
- 5Maintain detailed documentation on student progress and program effectiveness
- 6Participate in orientation and ongoing professional development provided by the district
- 7Drive implementation of individualized mobility strategies
Requirements5
- 1National certification through ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist—COMS
- 2Prior experience supporting students with vision loss in educational or rehabilitation settings
- 3Familiarity with mobility aids such as white canes and guide dogs
- 4Ability to travel between multiple school sites within the district
- 5Strong communication skills and collaborative approach with school staff and families
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