Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Orientation and Mobility Specialists to provide direct and indirect(consult)support for students with visual impairment who require orientation and mobility services at a school district in San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate must be capable of working with students of a wide range of ages and ability levels.

• Ref#:BD-619-01
• Profession: Allied Health.
• Specialty: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Facility Type: School 
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: As Per School Calendar
• Start Date: August 01, 2024
• Duration: 1 year
• Rate: $25/hr

Requirements:

• Current certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist from the Academy for Certifications of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals (ACVREP).
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Orientation and Mobility Training to students, according to Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Conduct evaluations to establish eligibility for 0 & M Services, adhering to the TEA and District guidelines.
• Write reports that meet the guidelines and standards of the District, which discuss O & M skills and needs of individual students.
• Effectively use the District's electronic IEP system, after training provided by the District.
• Develop appropriate IBP/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals and objectives for orientation and Mobility Instruction.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)/IEP meetings, adhering to the guidelines of the District.
• Maintain service logs to document the number of sessions, times, activities and progress toward mastery of the IEPs for each student receiving 0 & M Services.
• Complete progress reports related to IEP objectives, adhering to the timelines established. 
• Consult with parents, teachers and district staff on matters related to Orientation and Mobility.
• Work with the VI Teacher and other instructional/related service personnel to provide appropriate services to individual students.
• Attend meetings, when required, in order to maintain knowledge and skills related to services and procedures in the District.
• Travel from location to location in order to provide services to students on the caseload.
• Provide O & M Instruction to students in a variety of locations, including the campus, the student's neighborhood and the larger community, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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