Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years visually impaired experience required.

Details:
Position Type: Full-time
Casel oad: Mostly high schoolers, a couple of middle schoolers and one elementary student.
Pay range: $40+/hr; depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide prehensive orientation and mobility assessments for students with visual impairments or blindness.
• Develop and implement individualized mobility plans tailored to each students needs and abilities.
• Teach students essential mobility skills, including cane techniques, spatial awareness, route planning, and environmental navigation.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate mobility instruction into the students educational program.
• Conduct regular progress evaluations and adjust instruction plans as needed to ensure student success.
• Advocate for accessibility and acmodations to promote inclusivity within the school environment.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in orientation and mobility techniques, assistive technology, and educational resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Orientation and Mobility or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (S) or eligibility for certification.
• Experience working with individuals with visual impairments or blindness in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of orientation and mobility techniques, including proficiency in teaching cane skills and spatial concepts.
• Excellent munication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Dedication to promoting independence, confidence, and self-advocacy in students with visual impairments or blindness.
• Flexibility, patience, and creativity in adapting instruction to meet the unique needs of each student.

Benefits:

• petitive pensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans as well as 401k with employer match
• Tax-free stipends available to those who qualify.

For immediate consideration send your resume directly to daria.scott@soliant. Do not hesitate to contact me through email or call with any questions or to hear about additional opportunities!

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