School-Based Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Contractor)

Allied Instructional; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional is hiring certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in Winchester, Virginia. This in-person role involves providing essential services to students with visual impairments within local schools, focusing on IEP development and execution. Expect a mix of part-time and full-time opportunities with a flexible compensation structure based on experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in Orientation and Mobility is a must.
• Entry-level experience preferred.
• Ability to implement and document IEPs with evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to students with visual impairments.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for school-aged students.
• Collaborate with educational team members for quality service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of special education regulations

Experience in writing IEPs

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Virginia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location

Winchester area, Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$50-$62 per hour

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

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Seeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in the Winchester, Virginia 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, in-person 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 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, 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

Office - 100 England St. Ashland, VA 23005