North Carolina - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,880 - 85,411; Part time

Job summary

An educational service provider in Raleigh Durham, NC is seeking a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist to join their team. The role involves providing assessments and services to students with visual impairments and developing IEPs. Candidates should have expertise in special education regulations and excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation of $50-$62 per hour offered for part-time and full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist with knowledge of visual impairments.
• Experience working in educational settings and writing IEPs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and services to students with visual impairments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of IEPs for students.
• Conduct and write Orientation and Mobility assessments.

Skills

Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility

Knowledge of special education regulations

Experience writing IEPs

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of travel skills for students with blindness

Education

Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Orientation and Mobility Specialist- Raliegh Durham, NC

Location

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$50-$62 per hour

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

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AIS is looking for certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in Raleigh Durham, North Carolina, areas to join our team of independent contractors. Orientation and Mobility 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, in-person opportunities are available!

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist functions as a member of a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive assessments and related services to school‑aged students. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist assists in the development and implementation of 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 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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