Position Title

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

This is a competitive position. Must meet requirements of Ontario County Civil Service. This position will be filled from an eligible list at Ontario County Civil Service.

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and the position may be filled on a continuing basis according to operational needs. 

Job Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility; OR, (B) Possession of a valid certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), or a National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)*. *Must submit copy of certification at the time of application. Candidates must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State to meet the transportation needs of the position. Orientation and Mobility Specialist will work in collaboration with students, families, TVI's and educational team to meet the Orientation and Mobility needs of K-12 students in programs within the Wayne Finger Lakes area.

Application Procedure

Complete required Civil Service Exam https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps If you have questions contact: Kaitlin Driscoll at (315) 332-7291 or kaitlin.driscoll@wflboces.org

Job Category

Non-Certified

Job Location

BOCES as assigned

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