Orientation and Mobility Specialist

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Austin, TX
Entry level
Edtech
The Role
As an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, you'll provide individualized instruction to visually impaired students, focusing on safe travel skills and independence. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, consulting with staff, and engaging with parents while managing a dynamic work environment with regular travel across districts.
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Unlock Opportunities as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist with AIM!

AIM, Assessment Intervention Management

QUALIFICATIONS as O&M Specialist:

  • Showcase your expertise with a valid Type 10 Certificate in Blind and Partially Seeing with O & M Endorsement OR AER Certification.
  • Bring your passion to a team that values your commitment and welcomes ongoing professional development.
  • Valid TX Driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.

WHY AIM:

  • Illuminate your career path with AIM, 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. 
  • AIM invites you to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering visually impaired students with orientation and safe travel skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Expertise in orientation and travel skills from preschool to high school, covering adapted mobility devices, long cane usage, and public transportation.
  • Collaborate effectively with diverse staff, showcasing your commitment to continuous professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Illuminate the path to independence by providing individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs.
  • Craft comprehensive lesson plans and schedules aligned with student goals.
  • Be 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Thrive in a dynamic work environment, maintaining emotional control under stress.
  • Acknowledge the importance of daily attendance and punctuality as essential functions of the job.
  • Embrace regular district-wide travel, adapting to diverse situations in the school environment.
  • Showcase strong family engagement and communication skills.

COMPENSATION:

  • Reap the rewards of a competitive regional market salary for Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
  • Access a comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Offers pending a valid background check that allows you to work in a public school setting.

READY TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH AIM? Apply online at aimeducate.com and become part of an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering diversity and inclusion. Join AIM in shaping a brighter future for visually impaired students through your expertise and commitment. Your journey as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at AIM is more than a career; it's an opportunity to pave the way for independence! Elevate your career with AIM - where every step leads to empowerment!

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The Company
92 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

We are a cohort of seasoned professionals with over 500 years experience in the field of education. After years of providing evaluations and consultation to schools and parents throughout the greater San Antonio area, we have joined forces to form AIM. It stands for Assessment Intervention & Management; the three things we do best. We provide contract school psychologists (LSSPs), speech pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, special education coordinators, behavioral therapists, and other essential special education staff.

Our team provides services to over forty five school districts and charter schools across south Texas. We help also help out private schools, universities, government facilities, and private organizations.

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