Florida - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider seeks a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for in-person roles in Brevard County, Florida. The ideal candidate is tasked with providing assessments and services to students with visual impairments, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and collaborating effectively with educators and parents. Candidates must possess the necessary licensure and a solid understanding of special education practices. Opportunities are part-time and full-time.

Qualifications

• Must hold certification in Orientation and Mobility.
• Experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to visual impairments.
• Consult with teachers and service providers regarding visual impairments.

Skills

Knowledge of special education regulations

Experience writing IEPs

Conducting Orientation and Mobility assessments

Travel skills for students with blindness or low vision

Consultation and training to teachers

Interpersonal communications

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Florida - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location: Brevard area, Florida

Employment Type: Contractor

Position Type: In-Person

Service: O & M

Compensation: Experience

Experience: Entry‑Level

AIS is looking for a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in several areas of Brevard County, Florida, 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, full‑time, and on‑site opportunities are available. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist functions as a student’s educational team member to provide comprehensive assessments and related services to school‑aged students. The Specialist assists in developing and implementing IEPs specific 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 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 in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co‑workers, school staff, and service providers