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Allied Instructional lists this Alabama - Orientation and Mobility Specialist opportunity in auburn, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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Worksite address
auburn, AL, 36831, US
Who can apply
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