Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized individuals to support students with vision needs and/or blindness.
Position Summary:

As an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M), you will be responsible for providing individualized instruction and support to students with blindness or visual impairments, assessing their needs, developing appropriate learning materials, teaching travel skills, orientation and mobility skills, and adapting classroom/school environments to ensure accessibility, all while collaborating with general education teachers and parents to promote student inclusion and success
Responsibilities:

Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
Preform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the student
Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level
Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and others
Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed
Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate

Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
Mentorship

Benefits:
Employee (W2)
Sick Time
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
Flexible spending account choices
Life insurance
Referral program incentives
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success

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