Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Grant Wood AEA)
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Job Description
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (IESBVI) is Iowa’s provider of educational services for children and adolescents ages birth to 21 who are blind and visually impaired. IESBVI contracts with the state’s area education agencies and serves most of Iowa school districts through an itinerant model. Staff travel to schools, homes, and other locations as needed. Our employees consult with local school district employees working with students who are blind or visually impaired.
Primary Job Duties
Provides specialized, direct instruction to students with visual impairments in the skill areas of orientation and mobility.
Accompanies students to different environments such as schools, stores, public facilities, and parks to practice learned skills and address challenges.
Introduces students to adaptive technologies such as large print and tactile maps, GPS, and/or navigation apps.
Conducts Orientation and Mobility Assessments and ECC screenings and assessments.
Attends IEP and IFSP meetings, offers assessment data on the correct interpretation of orientation and mobility tests, writes, amends, and progress monitors goals on IEPs and IFSPs, and assists IEP and IFSP teams in crafting individualized, measurable goals that align with the student’s mobility needs.
Participates in agency-directed professional development activities.
Communicates with parents, AEA staff, district staff, and other external agencies as required.
Supports the Department of Education and IESBVI priorities through performing other duties as assigned.
Position Details Full‑time, school‑year appointment. Service region covers multiple Iowa school districts. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa daily is required. Will work with students across multiple Iowa school districts within the AEA. Criminal and other relevant background checks also required.
Benefits
Medical/Dental
Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
Retirement account options
Sick leave, family care leave, and personal leave
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long‑term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop, iPad, and cell phone for completion of work duties.
Salary
BA/BS range: $52,166 – $74,214
MA/MS range: $61,256 – $87,692
Ed. Spec. range: $68,036 – $97,780
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or Orientation and Mobility.
Candidates who do not possess an endorsement in Orientation and Mobility may also qualify but must complete the visual impairment endorsement within three years. Financial assistance is available for necessary coursework.
Candidates must meet the State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensing requirements by the time of appointment. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
Daily travel throughout a designated region in Iowa is required.
Experience using a computer and other office equipment required.
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Primary Job Duties
Provides specialized, direct instruction to students with visual impairments in the skill areas of orientation and mobility.
Accompanies students to different environments such as schools, stores, public facilities, and parks to practice learned skills and address challenges.
Introduces students to adaptive technologies such as large print and tactile maps, GPS, and/or navigation apps.
Conducts Orientation and Mobility Assessments and ECC screenings and assessments.
Attends IEP and IFSP meetings, offers assessment data on the correct interpretation of orientation and mobility tests, writes, amends, and progress monitors goals on IEPs and IFSPs, and assists IEP and IFSP teams in crafting individualized, measurable goals that align with the student’s mobility needs.
Participates in agency-directed professional development activities.
Communicates with parents, AEA staff, district staff, and other external agencies as required.
Supports the Department of Education and IESBVI priorities through performing other duties as assigned.
Position Details Full‑time, school‑year appointment. Service region covers multiple Iowa school districts. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa daily is required. Will work with students across multiple Iowa school districts within the AEA. Criminal and other relevant background checks also required.
Benefits
Medical/Dental
Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
Retirement account options
Sick leave, family care leave, and personal leave
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long‑term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop, iPad, and cell phone for completion of work duties.
Salary
BA/BS range: $52,166 – $74,214
MA/MS range: $61,256 – $87,692
Ed. Spec. range: $68,036 – $97,780
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or Orientation and Mobility.
Candidates who do not possess an endorsement in Orientation and Mobility may also qualify but must complete the visual impairment endorsement within three years. Financial assistance is available for necessary coursework.
Candidates must meet the State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensing requirements by the time of appointment. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
Daily travel throughout a designated region in Iowa is required.
Experience using a computer and other office equipment required.
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