Orientation and Mobility Specialist - Tennessee Job at Allied Instructional Services, Lebanon, TN

T09SMDNHSE1xRVU3SEthYWVrcjc4YW9PQ3c9PQ==
  • Allied Instructional Services
  • Lebanon, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $45-$60 per hour

AIS is looking for certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists in Tennessee (suburbs of Nashville) in multiple areas to join our team of independent contractors. Orientation and Mobility 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 Specialists function 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 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 collaboratively and cooperatively with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, For contractors, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Jobot

Medical Assistant (Training Provided) - Entry Level with Excellent Benefits (Apply in minutes) Job at Jobot

**Nonprofit Industry - Entry Level - Excellent Benefits -Training Provided** This Jobot Job is hosted by: Daniel Gonzalez Are you...  ...team in the finance industry. This unique position combines the healthcare andfinance sectors, providing a stimulating and challenging... 

Industrial Trade Services

Roughneck apprenticeship Job at Industrial Trade Services

 ...chain binders from secured loads. Each sling must be marked with name of manufacturer, rated capacity and type of material. Rigging must not be loaded beyond rated load capacity. Match the load weight to the proper capacity sling. Ensure personnel in man-lift... 

BCM Controls Corporation

Technical Support Specialist (BMS Systems) Job at BCM Controls Corporation

Who we are:At BCM Controls, we are focused on our people, our culture, and our business. Our goal is to be the Best Place You Will Ever Work! We are growing and looking to hire great people to support our vision. BCM specializes in building automation, security systems...

The Laurels of Walden Park

Activities Assistant - Comprehensive benefits package with DailyPay access (Apply in minutes) Job at The Laurels of Walden Park

 ...Friday andevery other weekend.**Are you a good communicator, have a fun-loving attitude and enjoy planningevents?As an Activities Assistant at The Laurels of Walden Park, you will join othercreative individuals in coordinating and delivering enrichment programs... 

Bashas'

Bashas' Florist Job at Bashas'

Position Purpose: Our Floral Designer will be responsible for executing a wide variety of tasks throughout the store.The Floral Designer is a floral products expert who maintains and operates the produce floral department including designing, cutting and arranging live...