Alabama - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Alabama - Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location Auburn area, Alabama Employment Type Contractor Position Type In-Person Service

O & M

Compensation $55-$64 per hour Experience Entry-Level Job Description Seeking independent contractors: AIS is seeking a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Auburn, AL, 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 on-site opportunities are available! The Orientation and Mobility Specialist serves as a member 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 Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored 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 unique abilities, 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 Office - 100 England St. Ashland, VA 23005 #J-18808-Ljbffr Allied Instructional