Virginia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional Services seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. This independent contractor, in-person role serves students with visual impairments in area schools.

The ideal candidate holds O&M certification, has experience writing IEPs and conducting assessments, and can collaboratively work with teachers, parents, and staff to implement travel and mobility plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and related services to school-aged students.
• Assist in developing and implementing IEPs specific to visual impairments.
• Work itinerantly in local school divisions to support students with visual impairments.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and service providers to support mobility goals and travel safety.

Skills

O&M Certification

IEP experience

Collaboration with staff

Communication skills

Independent contractor

Travel skills knowledge

Interpersonal skills

IEP writing

Job description

Virginia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location

Fredericksburg area, Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$50-$64

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in the Fredericksburg, 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