Virginia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Roanoke, VA area for independent contractor, in-person work with school divisions. The role involves assessments, IEP development, and travel instruction for students with visual impairments.

The ideal candidate holds a professional Orientation and Mobility certification, has experience writing IEPs, and can collaborate with teachers, parents, and service providers to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold certification/licensure in Orientation and Mobility.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs.
• Knowledge of assessment and instructional practices for visual impairments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to visual impairment needs.
• Provide travel skills instruction and recommendations for students.
• Consult and train teachers and service providers in visual impairments.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Assessment writing

Collaboration with school staff

Travel instruction knowledge

Education

Orientation and Mobility Certification

Job description

Virginia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Location

Roanoke area, Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

O & M

Compensation

$50-$62

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

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