Orientation & Mobility Specialist

The role of the Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) at Eaton ISD includes the following:

• Suggested they maintain current membership in a professional organization: Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERVI)
• Suggested they maintain current certification: Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• Address referrals for O & M evaluations
• Consult with other members of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team
• Participate in IFSP and IEP meetings
• Develop IEP goals appropriate to the instructional level of the student
• Provide direct O & M instruction to visually impaired students
• Provide consultation to teachers, parents, students, and other school personnel
• Maintain knowledge of current materials, techniques, and adaptive aids and devices
• Maintain accurate and prompt records and reports
• Attend meetings, in-service trainings and professional development activities