Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Keystone Educational Collaborative Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Shirley, MA 01464 |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Position Title: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS)Classification: ExemptPosition Type: Full Time (185 days)Salary Schedule: Teachers/TherapistsIntroductory Period: 90 daysReports To: Executive DirectorSummary/Objective: The itinerant COMS travels to the students and is assigned districts/schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to visual impairments. These services enable the students to learn in classroom and community environments. Assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility and self-determination. Community-based instruction is assumed and is a critical component of the orientation and mobility program.Essential Functions/Duties: COMS-Instructs the visually impaired student in the development of skills and knowledge that enables him or her to travel independently, based on assessed needs and ability.-Consults regularly with sighted peers, parents, classroom teachers, physical education teachers, and/or other special education personnel to assist in home and classroom environmental modifications, adaptations, and considerations and to ensure reinforcement of appropriate O&M skills that will encourage the visually impaired student to travel independently in these settings.-Works with the teacher of students with visual impairments to conduct the functional vision assessment as it relates to both long and short-term needs.-Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student »s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels. -Prepares and uses equipment and materials, for example, tactile maps, models, distance low vision devices, and long canes, for the development of O&M skills.-Transports the student with parent permission to various community locations, as necessary, to provide meaningful instruction in realistic learning environments.-Evaluates the student »s progress on an ongoing basis with progress reports as required.-Participates in necessary parent conferences and meetings.Level of Accessibility: Level ThreeCompetency: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of how to read, write, and teach braille and are knowledgeable about medical conditions and diseases of the eye.-COMS are typically are familiar with various types of magnification devices and assistive technology. -Familiarity with state and federal laws regarding the education of their students and are knowledgeable about local agencies and resources for this population of students.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance at a variety of work sites isrequired. Staff must be able to sit, stand, lift 50+ lbs. with assistance if necessary, ambulate, short segments ofrunning, and other physical requirements as identified.Travel: This position requires frequent travel.
Job Type: Full-time
Company description:
confidential
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