Tennessee - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized educational services organization is seeking certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in the Memphis, Tennessee area. The role includes providing assessments and related services for students with visual impairments, helping to develop IEPs, and working collaboratively within educational teams. Excellent communication and planning skills are essential for success in this part-time or full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility.
• Preferred work-related experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
• Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments to students with visual impairments.
• Assist in developing and implementing IEPs for students.
• Work collaboratively with parents and school staff.

Skills

Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility

Experience in writing and implementing IEPs

Knowledge of special education regulations

Human relations and interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution and planning skills

Training experience for teachers and service providers

Education

Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Tennessee - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

AIS is seeking certified orientation and mobility specialists in the Memphis, Tennessee, area 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 Specialists serve as members 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 for students with 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
• 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 collaboratively and cooperatively with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers