Title Code:
INSTRUCTOR: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY
JOB SUMMARY
Provides orientation and mobility services to students of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in compliance with state, federal, and Board of Education policies and procedures in order to protect and promote orientation and mobility within the environment and safe travel skills that facilitate student's ability to access educational programming. Instructor is responsible for student's safety during orientation and mobility instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instructs students who are blind and with visual impairments in skills and knowledge to enable the student to relate their body image and spatial, directional, and orientation skills to their environment and independent travel.
- Trains students to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and proprioceptive information.
- Prepares instruction through lesson plans to address each student’s assessed needs and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
- Prepares and uses equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, low vision devices, adaptive mobility devices, and various cane devices for the development of orientation and mobility skills.
- Provides orientation of new buildings and new class schedules to students who are blind and with visual impairments and instructions regarding disability awareness and self-advocacy skills in students.
- Performs assessments that focus on long and short-term student needs and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Provides in-service, consultation, support services and community resources information to students, families, and school and safety personnel regarding the blind and visually impaired student needs, and appropriate methods of student interaction to foster maximum independence and safety.
- Evaluates student’s progress ongoing and maintain accurate records in accordance to federal, state and local standards.
- Participates in parent conferences, meetings and teacher trainings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
- Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
- Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Three (3) years school-based orientation and mobility experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of current trends, research and technology in field of specialization.
- Knowledge of the special education process and curricula in the public-school system.
- Knowledge of school organization and administration, with special emphasis on teaching techniques used with students who are blind or visually impaired.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, parents, community agencies and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS) issued by Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
LEADERSHIP ROLE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Balancing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Driving: over 2/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time
- In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Warehouse environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Shop environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time
Exposure
- Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Travel Requirements
- 50% weekly day travel within the county
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date:
9/1/2025
Established Date:
7/1/2011
Title Code:
C01616
Title:
INSTRUCTOR: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY
Alternate Title:
Instructor: Orientation & Mobility
Reports to Generic:
Coordinator
Reports to Specific:
COORDINATOR: SPECIAL SERVICES
ORGANIZATION
Division:
Academics
Business Unit:
Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:
Instructional Programming & Service Access
Negotiated Agreement:
Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit:
I
Days Worked:
191
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Grade:
TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07
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Essential Job:
Months Worked:
10
Hours Worked:
7.5
Job Family:
Educational Services
Sub-Function:
Instructor
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