Our client, a mission driven leader in the education space for students who are deaf, blind or deaf-blind, is seeking passionate Orientation and Mobility Specialists for the Blind/Visually Impaired to join their dynamic team. If you are a dedicated educator who would love to make a difference in the lives of deaf and blind students, while also working in an extremely supportive and resource driven environment, apply today!
Orientation and Mobility Specialist Responsibilities: Provide direct Orientation & Mobility (O&M) services to blind/visually impaired students, ages 3-21, in a variety of educational and community settings including advanced travel with bus systems Provide O&M assessments for students on caseload. Provide instruction and consultation in school districts. Consult with parents, educators, and vision consultants. Responsible for writing progress reports, updating student records, etc. Improve professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional growth activities. Orientation and Mobility Specialist Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree with certification in Orientation and Mobility ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals) certification required Ability to travel to several schools in your regional area within a school day Orientation and Mobility Specialist Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, long-term disability) PTO and Sick Leave Retirement plan Professional development and continuing education opportunities Highly supportive work environment with a focus on team, community, and recognizing the hard work of their educators Ample access to necessary resources to be effective in your role (curriculums, aides, mentorship, technology, etc) Car mileage reimbursement and assistance with leveraging a company car or enterprise car if needed
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID : 133000#post Amber Gehringer
