Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202, Plainfield, IL

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  • Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202
  • Plainfield, IL

Job Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
4/8/2026

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled
Salary:
  • Regionally competitive based on experience
Benefits Offered:
  • Medical/Vision and Dental, FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care, Life & AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, 403B/457
Hours:
  • Full-time
  • 10 months
  • 7:00am - 3:30 pm
Description:
  • The Orientation and Mobility Specialist evaluates and teaches concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for a student with a vision impairment to travel safely and efficiently through many environments and under many environmental conditions and situations. It is the O & M Specialists' responsibility to assist the student in attaining independent travel skills commensurate with their age and abilities. Services may be provided through direct or consultative contact.
  • Please refer to attached job description .
Physical Requirements:
  • Perform the physical tasks necessary to monitor, supervise and physically assist students throughout the school day during a variety of instructional activities.
  • Report to the assigned site on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to function effectively in an active, loud environment.
  • Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment as circumstances require.
Qualifications:
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent problem-solver
  • Ability to work with students with vision impairments
Education:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Orientation and Mobility for Vision Impaired,
License/Certification Requirements:
  • Illinois State Board of Education certifications registered in Will County, Illinois
  • Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) certified or certifiable.
Application Procedure:
  • Apply online

Job Tags

Full time

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