Louisiana - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 76.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allied Instructional in Louisiana is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist contractor to work in local school divisions. The role focuses on assessments, IEP development, and travel skills instruction for students with visual impairments, with collaborative support for teachers and families.

Ideal candidates hold Orientation and Mobility certification/licensure and have experience writing IEPs. In-person opportunities are available full or part-time in the LaSalle Parish area.

Formación

• Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for school-aged students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement IEPs addressing visual impairment needs.
• Apply evidence-based practices and travel skills education for students.
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and service providers.
• Collaborate with school teams, parents, and other stakeholders.

Conocimientos

IEP development

Team collaboration

Assessment

Low vision travel knowledge

Educación

Orientation and Mobility certification/licensure

Descripción del empleo

Louisiana - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$55-$64

Experience

Entry-Level

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in LaSalle Parish area of Louisiana 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. Full and part-time in-person 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 IEPs specific to visual impairments. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, and technologies available for low- and high-tech travel, as well as 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 disabilities, 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

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