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 successResponsibilities:Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safelyPreform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the studentPrepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation levelPrepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and othersProvide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as neededProvide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportationQualifications:Bachelor's degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and MobilityOrientation and Mobility Specialist certificateNyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement pathsDedicated and responsive support from clinical directorsContinuing Education/Professional Development opportunitiesMentorshipBenefits:Employee (W2)Sick Time 401(k)Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choicesFlexible spending account choicesLife insuranceReferral program incentivesJoin the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success
Not specified in the original listing.
Not specified in the original listing.
