Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Pediatric Developmental Services•Shawnee, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
The job of Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist supports students who are visually impaired with developmentally appropriate instruction to learn to safely travel within and navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments, including home and school areas, buildings, outdoor areas, streets, and public transportation options.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with K-12 children
Responsibilities
- Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
- Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
- Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
- Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
- Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
- Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
- Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
- Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
- Create a safe, productive classroom environment
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
- IRA with company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
