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Georgia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Allied Instructional, New York, NY, United States


Georgia - Orientation and Mobility Specialist We are looking for a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Savannah, Georgia to join our team of independent contractors. Orientation and Mobility Specialists are itinerant and work in local school divisions to provide quality services to students with visual impairments and blindness. Part‑time and full‑time in‑person opportunities are available.

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist functions as a member of a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive assessments and related services to school‑aged students. The specialist assists in the development and implementation of IEPs specific to visual impairments and must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence‑based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low‑ and high‑tech travel, and expected roles and responsibilities of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist within a school environment.

Qualifications

Must hold a Professional Certification and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility.

Preferred work‑related experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures.

Experience writing and implementing IEPs.

Experience conducting and writing Orientation and Mobility assessments and recommendations.

Working knowledge of travel skills for students with blindness or low vision.

Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments.

Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational, and planning skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with a variety of unique abilities, especially visual impairments.

The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences.

The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co‑workers, school staff, and service providers.

Compensation: $50–$62 per hour (Contractor, In‑Person).

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