Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Assessment Intervention Management•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
AIM invites you to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering visually impaired students with orientation and safe travel skills. AIM is a distinguished company recognized as the Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and certified as a Great Place to Work. Immerse yourself in AIM's award-winning culture and discover more about our impactful work and client testimonials on aimeducate.com.
Requirements
- Valid Type 10 Certificate in Blind and Partially Seeing with O&M Endorsement OR AER Certification.
- Valid TX Driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
- Expertise in orientation and travel skills from preschool to high school, covering adapted mobility devices, long cane usage, and public transportation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse staff.
- Commitment to continuous professional growth.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- Ability to travel district-wide and adapt to diverse situations in the school environment.
- Strong family engagement and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs.
- Craft comprehensive lesson plans and schedules aligned with student goals.
- Act as a consultant and guide to vision staff, ensuring seamless implementation of skills in the classroom.
- Cultivate open, frequent communication with parents and related service staff.
- Make impactful recommendations for the time required to implement goals.
- Share techniques to train eccentric viewing and the use of low vision devices for orientation and travel.
- Empower students to make safe travel decisions and understand the impact of vision.
- Collaborate on team-developed behavioral goals.
- Participate in staff meetings, fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and students.
Benefits
- Competitive regional market salary
- Offers pending a valid background check that allows you to work in a public school setting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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