Vision & Mobility Specialist for Students

Eleutheria; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Materials provided

Job summary

Nyman Associates is seeking a seasoned Orientation & Mobility Specialist to support students with vision needs in the Philadelphia area. This position offers opportunities to work with a diverse student population across multiple states and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

You will deliver individualized instruction, assess mobility needs, and teach safe travel techniques while collaborating with Clinical Leads and Directors to ensure high-quality services and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility.
• PA Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized instruction and support to students with blindness or visual impairments
• Assessing students’ needs and developing appropriate learning materials and mobility plans
• Teaching orientation and mobility skills, including safe and independent travel techniques
• Adapting classroom and school environments to ensure accessibility for students
• Preparing students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
• Performing evaluations focused on both long- and short-term mobility needs
• Developing instruction tailored to students’ assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation
• Preparing and using specialized equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, and GPS devices
• Instructing students in recreational and leisure skills, outdoor travel, and use of residential and public transportation

Job description

Nyman Associates is seeking a seasoned Orientation & Mobility Specialist to support students with vision needs in the Philadelphia area. This position offers opportunities to work with a diverse student population across multiple states and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

You will deliver individualized instruction, assess mobility needs, and teach safe travel techniques while collaborating with Clinical Leads and Directors to ensure high-quality services and student