Orientation and Mobility Specialist
| Company | AIM Educate |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, Corpus Christi, TX, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA, Edinburg, TX, USA, McAllen, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
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
Responsibilities
- Provide 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
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.