Orientation and Mobility Teacher

Salary : $3400 / Week

The Teacher Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides students with appropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them in social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher Orientation and Mobility enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positive manner and teach students with visual impairments to safely and independently navigate their environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Instructs students with visual impairments to be mobile in a proficient and safe manner in all environments

Consults with teachers, parents, and school support staff to ensure that home and classroom environments are properly modified and / or adapted for Amergisization of independence in mobility

Develops orientation and mobility plans to meet IEP goals

Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles

Assists in the selection of instructional materials and equipment

Evaluates student learning styles and use results to plan educational activities

Conducts assessments of student progress and achievement using testing methodology

Compiles reports, records, and documents as required

Conducts conferences with parents, teachers, students, and other school district staff

Follows School and Amergis District policies and procedures

Trains support staff, parents and other personnel to incorporate orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom routine

Minimum Requirements :

Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations

Minimum of one year experience in learning environment preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Specific Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as special education, rehabilitation, or visual impairment

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP). This involves completing an educational program, a 350+ hour internship, and passing a certification exam

Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.