Teacher Special Education

Job Description

Make a Difference with DHSS-DVI
Join the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI), where our mission is to empower Delawareans with visual impairments through educational, vocational, and technical support. We're looking for dedicated professionals to help us drive innovation and foster independence.

Be part of a dynamic team committed to real change-Apply today and shape the future with us!

Make a Difference with DHSS-DVI

Be part of a dynamic team committed to real change-Apply today and shape the future with us!

Be part of a dynamic team committed to real change-Apply today and shape the future with us!

A Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) is a highly trained expert who specializes in teaching individuals who are blind, low vision or who have functional visual limitations, to navigate throughout their schools, work, and communities. COMS perform comprehensive assessments and provide 1:1 instruction. COMS are a critical member of Individualized Education Planning teams, they develop goals, submit grades, and introduce GPS technology as needed.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans and implements educational lessons to address independent travel, orientation, and safe movement in the home, school, or community setting by accommodating for the specific eye condition.

Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and provides mandated reports to schools and families

Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the students and advocates for students' needs

Acquires and delivers adaptive equipment, and administers appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with recommendations.

Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated services that meet the child's visual needs. Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post-secondary education or employment.

Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.