Posted 14 days ago
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
@ School District #41 (Burnaby)
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
School District #41 (Burnaby) is hiring a part-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist, 6 hours a day for 2 days a week, to assess and teach orientation and mobility skills to students with visual impairment. The work involves individualized plans, direct instruction, team collaboration and record keeping. Pay is $37.90 per hour with a benefit package.
Pay:
$37.90 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess orientation and mobility needs of students with visual impairment
- Develop individual orientation and mobility plans
- Teach concept development, travel techniques and safety skills
- Collaborate with vision teams, teachers and school staff
- Maintain accurate student progress records
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Orientation and Mobility program plus two years related experience
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Understanding of visual impairments and vision loss
- Working knowledge of adaptive technology
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 12 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Orientation and Mobility |
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School District #41 (Burnaby)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
PART-TIME POSITION (6 hours a day, 2 days a week)
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist develops and provides orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairment. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist works closely with students, families and school staff to develop and implement individualized orientation and mobility plans to help students navigate their environment safely and independently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts assessments to determine the orientation and mobility needs of students with visual impairment.
- Develops individual orientation and mobility plans.
- Provides direct instructions to students on orientation and mobility skills, including concept development, sensory development, orientation and mapping, travel techniques, and communication, safety and advocacy.
- Collaborates with the vision teams, classroom teachers, and other school staff to ensure that students have access to their environments.
- Maintains accurate records of student progress.
- Stays up to date on best practices and new developments in the field of orientation and mobility.
- Utilizes a wide range of equipment including adaptive technology.
- Assists with the supervision of the general student population; supervises assigned students in and out of the classroom and in the community.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Completion of Orientation and Mobility program plus two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and / or experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License.
- Demonstrated understanding of visual impairments and the social, emotional and educational implications of vision loss.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage behaviour appropriately.
- Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including computers, low vision aids, wheelchairs, and medical equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
This position offers a competitive salary ($37.90 per hour) and a benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter in ONE pdf document to:
Human Resources
Burnaby School District
4054 Norfolk Street
Burnaby, BC V5G 0C3
E-mail:
Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District embraces diversity as a privilege and a strength. We strive for accepting, safe, supportive, and inviting communities where the goal is for all members to feel a sense of belonging. Our (schools or worksites) are for everyone and we respect each person’s contributions.
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