Osstf - Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Permanent Part-time)

**YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**Orientation and Mobility Specialist**

**(1) Permanent Part-Time Position (0.5 FTE)**

**OSSTF-PSSP 1 -**$25,157.50 to $38,725 per annum**

**Position Summary**:
Under the direction of the Special Programs Teacher - Vision, the Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides direct services to students with visual impairment in the planning and implementation of an individualized program that fosters the students independence.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Perform orientation and mobility assessments that focus on long and short term goals of students who are blind or have low vision.
- Contribute to the students Individual Education Plan (IEP), the goals, teaching strategies and evaluation to be used during orientation and mobility instruction.
- Develop sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level.
- Teach students skills of assertiveness and self-advocacy related to orientation and mobility as well as concept development, spatial and sensory awareness and pre-cane skills and cane techniques ensuring the students safety at all times.
- Evaluate the students ongoing progress and prepare reports based on the students level of service and consult with board staff regarding accessibility needs of students who are blind or have low vision.
- Support students transitioning into school, between elementary and secondary schools as well as activities outside school, such as co-op /work placements, post-secondary institutions and workplace.
- Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, distance low vision devices, assistive technology devices, and white canes for the development of orientation and mobility skills.
- Liaise with parents to enhance the orientation and mobility techniques at home as well as various outside agencies in the students community.
- Participate in meetings of the vision resources services team and at schools regarding student progress as required.
- Train vision resource teachers in sighted guide, and basic pre-cane skills and orientation inside of school buildings.
- Other job related activities as requested by the supervisor.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Orientation and Mobility post diploma certificate, Mohawk College (or equivalent).
- 3-5 years of experience working with children and adolescents as Orientation and Mobility Instructor.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel by car within York Region
- Proficient using tactile maps, models, distance low vision devices, adaptive mobility devices, and long canes.

We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.

**Commitment to Equity**

YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment. We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.

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**Mission Statement**

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

**Vision Statement**

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

**Catholic Education Centre**

**320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211**

John De Faveri

Director of Education