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Onslow County Schools: need for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to serve students with visual impairments. The ideal provider would be able to devote approximately 39 hours a week collaborating with our VI Team, serving students, attending meetings, and completing documentation.

A related service to students with a qualifying visual impairment. O&M instruction enables …”students to attain systematic orientation to and safe movement within their school, home and community.” (NC Policies Governing Services for Students with Disabilities, NC 1500-2.28)

The Orientation and Mobility Consultant serves as a resource to local education agencies, EC directors, teachers of the visually impaired, students, parents, all Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team members , and school support personnel that may interact with the student. The Consultant is available by invitation from the EC Director for student evaluations, school environmental assessments, and IEP Team consultations regarding best practice information and appropriate expectations.

Who provides O&M Instruction?

Best practice supports a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy of Vision Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP). Some of the requirements for certification include: O&M specific master’s level course work through an approved university program, 350 hour internship under a COMS, and a qualifying exam. Certification is renewed every five years with fulfillment of at least 25 continuing educational credits. For Details see: http://www.acvrep.org/certification-process.php

How is the need for O&M instruction determined?

A student with a visual impairment may be referred for an initial O&M evaluation through the IEP Team. Parent permission to evaluate must be obtained. Evaluations performed by a Certified Orientation &Mobility Specialist are comprised of: Medical Eye Report review; IEP and latest evaluations review, observations, assessment tools and environmental assessment of the school, home, and community, regarding developmentally appropriate independent travel expectations; and interviews with educational team members. The results of the evaluation are shared with the IEP Team which uses the information and recommendations to determine and or develop, if needed orientation and mobility goals and services.

Generous Compensation and Benefits Package

CF or CCC - excellent CF supervision and mentorship program

Long Term Stability and Job Security

Must have strong organizational skills and good knowledge of the IEP process

Excellent compensation

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Full Time Benefits

• Mentoring for New Professionals (SLP Clinical Fellowship Mentorship Information)
• 10 Paid Holidays, Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days
• Retirement 401k and/or Roth IRA with company matching
• AD&D Insurance
• Medical (begins on 1st day of month after 30 days service), Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Licensure Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Continuing Education including online CEU options
• Clinical Tests and Therapy Materials provided
• Electronic Medical Records
• CF Scholarships Available
• Pre-Paid Legal / Legal Shield available
• AFLAC available
• Direct Deposit / Financial Services Package
• Excellent Administrative Support
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• 12 Month Pay Plan Available for School Therapists