Alabama - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Alabama; On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional in the Auburn area, Alabama seeks a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist to join our team of independent contractors. This on-site, itinerant role works with local school divisions to assess and support students with visual impairments.

The successful candidate will develop and implement IEPs, stay current with best practices and travel technologies, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and service providers to foster independence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility.
• Experience in school settings with O&M preferred.
• Knowledge of assessment and instructional practices for O&M.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive O&M assessments for students.
• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to visual impairments.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and service providers.
• Apply evidence-based practices and travel technologies for safe mobility.

Education

Professional Certification/Licensure in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Alabama - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location

Auburn area, Alabama

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$55-$64 per hour

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is seeking a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Auburn, AL, area to join our team of independent contractors. These Specialists are itinerant and work in local school divisions to provide quality services to students with visual impairments and blindness. Part-time and full-time on-site opportunities are available!
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist serves as a member of a student’s educational team, providing comprehensive assessments and related services to school-aged students. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist assists in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to visual impairments. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech travel, and the expected roles and responsibilities of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist within a school environment.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility

Preferred work-related experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist

The successful candidate will have:

Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures

Experience writing and implementing IEPs

Experience conducting and writing Orientation and Mobility assessments and recommendations

Working knowledge of travel skills for students with blindness or low vision

Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments

Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational, and planning skills are required

Comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of individuals with a variety of unique abilities, especially visual impairments

The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences

The ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

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