Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at Assessment Intervention Management, Mcallen, TX

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  • Assessment Intervention Management
  • Mcallen, TX

Job Description

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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