Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Nyman Associates · Rockville, MD, Montgomery County, MD; Maryland, United States

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized individuals to support students with vision needs and/or blindness.

• Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
• Preform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the student
• Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level
• Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and others
• Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed
• Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate

Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
• Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
• Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
• Mentorship

Benefits:

• Employee (W2)
• Sick Time
• 401(k)
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
• Flexible spending account choices
• Life insurance
• Referral program incentives

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success

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