ACVREP Employer Job Postings

Assistant Director for the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Rehabilitation Services Manager)

Closes October 4, 2017

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) with experience in Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) to work with children of all ages. PT, FT or consultant opportunities available.  

The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who are blind or visually impaired. The O&M instructor will teach clients to travel safely and independently throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

PT, FT or consultant opportunities available.  

Job # 1780: Orientation and Mobility Specialist at Monroe County ISD. Full time school year position. Providing consultation and services for the visually impaired throughout Monroe County schools. Must be certified by ACVREP as a COMS. 

Part-time blind and visually impaired teacher.

Apply online at www.onboces.org.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist is to organize, plan and implement orientation and mobility services to adults (largely seniors age 50-90+) who are blind and visually impaired and who may or may not have additional disabilities. With a strong Hispanic and mono-lingual Spanish speaking community, bilingual (English-Spanish) is preferred. Based on dual certification, in addition, you may provide assistive technology/rehabilitation/daily living skills related services by assessing consumer needs in their home or other environments. You will work with other staff to create a service plan, as well as connect clients to other services and resources. The BVIC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

At Goalbook, we empower teachers to transform instruction so that ALL students succeed through our research-based resources and professional development. We partner with more than 500 districts across 45 states. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a values-driven company that is developing innovative solutions to improve the equity and access of our diverse school system and address deeply-embedded societal challenges.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and day to day operations of the statewide family and children’s rehabilitation programs, training and support services.  Responsible for planning all program services, programs and training.  Oversees day to day operations of all programs through-out the state. 

The Vision Institute of South Carolina, Inc., a growing Non-Profit organization that promotes achievement and independence for people who are visually impaired or blind has an immediate opening for a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired to provide instruction to students in the South Carolina upstate during the 2017-18 school year. At The Vision Institute, our staff enjoy greater work-life balance, a cohesive team environment, and rewarding careers. Join our team today!

The Birch Agency is interviewing and hiring Licensed TVIs for North Carolina schools!

We have an immediate job opening for a Teacher for the Visually Impaired to work in a school setting located near High Point, North Carolina.   For more information, contact Ruth Ann Castellana-Shonborn immediately! 

Specialist, Orientation and Mobility - South western Ontario (London, Kitchener or Owen Sound office)

This position covers a broad range of duties and responsibilities including instructing individuals with vision loss on orientation and mobility travel skills and techniques.

Part time - 4 days per week

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Dually Certified CVRT or CAITS or Licensed OT with SCLV

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

The primary purpose of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist is to organize, plan and implement orientation and mobility services to adults (largely seniors age 50-90+) who are blind and visually impaired and who may or may not have additional disabilities. With a strong Hispanic and mono-lingual Spanish speaking community, bilingual (English-Spanish) is required. Based on dual certification, in addition, you may provide assistive technology/rehabilitation/daily living skills related services by assessing consumer needs in their home or other environments. You may also assist in the Low Vision Clinic, Assistive Technology Lab and/or with social activities and community outreach

Lighthouse of the Big Bend (Tallahassee, FL) is seeking highly motivated Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists to provide direct instructional services to clients ages 14 and older who are blind, visually impaired, or have multiple disabilities.  FULL-TIME and PART-TIME positions available. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS encouraged to apply.   Great benefits package!

Required: Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Preferred: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Invision Services has immediate full and part time employment opportunities for Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired in North Carolina.  

Are you a stand-out educator passionate about closing the achievement gap? Do you want to expand your impact to support students, teachers, and schools across the country?

We may be what you’re looking for.

At Goalbook, we empower teachers to transform instruction so that ALL students succeed through our research-based resources and professional development. We partner with more than 500 districts across 45 states. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a values-driven company that is developing innovative solutions to improve the equity and access of our diverse school system and address deeply-embedded societal challenges.

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy of Vision Rehabilitition Professionals for School for the Deaf in North Carolina.  Candidate will provide 113 hours of direct student care and 70 hours for IEP plan maintenance and file management, etc. Document training will be provided.  Therapeutic activities to include:  personal safety, efficient use of vision, effective communication skills, basic sign language, initial and/or ongoing evaluation of orientation and mobility, develop goals for IEP.

CNIB British Columbia Division is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide community based Orientation and Mobility training to clients in  the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley regions of British Columbia.

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Full-time Teacher of the Visually Impaired for ages 3-22 in a collaborative setting. Classrooms are located in several schools within a few of our member districts. Appropriate DESE licensure for Teacher of the Visually Impaired required, Severe Teaching license required,  a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience working with students who have visual impairments including CVI is required. Certification in Deaf/Blind would be ideal. 

The Iris Network, an innovative nonprofit organization exclusively serving people who are blind or visually impaired, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader to serve as its President & Executive Director. We are seeking a dynamic leader who embraces innovation, pursues new opportunities and is passionate about advancing the organization. The ideal candidate will be an effective advocate and champion for innovative vision rehabilitation and the independence it provides.

We want you!

Join Us Today in Our Mission to Empower Oregonians who are Blind to Fully Engage in Life.

Oregon’s Commission for the Blind is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Rehabilitation Instructor for the Visually Impaired. This position is located in Medford, Oregon with travel throughout Southern Oregon. The Rehabilitation Instructor for the Visually Impaired conducts assessments and provides instruction in: low vision, communication, reading and writing, techniques of daily living, technology training, adjustment to blindness counseling, and orientation and mobility. Services are provided in the client’s home or community environments.

This Teacher of the Visually Impaired position coordinates activities of the David and Jean Colker KIDS program and the Teen Life program to ensure that participants are provided quality, individualized services to attain goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Lighthouse of Broward by performing the following duties personally or through team members. 

Charleston County School District has a full time position available for a Braillist/Vision Program Support Staff for the 2017-2018 school year.

Charleston County School District has a full time position available for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor for the 2017-2018 school year.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist:  Provide instruction to individuals in the core areas:  concept development, motor development, sensory development, residual vision stimulation and training, human guide technique, indoor protective techniques, cane techniques, using landmarks, route planning, travel in indoor environments, and outdoor residential, small and large business districts, mall travel, and rural areas, problem solving, use of public transportation, use of Low Vision devices.

Specialist Orientation and Mobility - Part Time, Permanent Grey and Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Allied Instructional Services has multiple openings for TVI's and O&M's. Some positions include free furnished housing + utilities!!! Please share with anyone who might be interested in coming to Virginia or who may have retired or not be working right now for whatever reason! AIS is offering finders thank you $$$!

Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Technology Specialist's primary function is to serve as a resource for participants developing technological competence within a college setting and learning the most effective use of their iPad. The Technology Specialist will help load iPad gift cards, applications and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The Technology Specialist will lead small group sessions with participants to help them enhance their technology skills.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Provide formal and informal training, guidance and assistance to educators, parents, service providers and agencies: as needed to a variety of students with visual impairments. Provide direct instruction to children with visual impairments. Serve as a resource to regular and Special Education teachers in designing short term instructional objectives as specified in the IEP.

Minneapolis Public Schools. Instructor - Blind/Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility 1.0 FTE Work as a member of the Special Education Department and teams to meet the needs of staff and to foster quality instruction for students with disabilities.

Multiple Positions - The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision.

Visual Impairment (Grades K-12) Content Contributor (Contract Remote)

CLVT - Performs Functional Low Vision and Assistive Technology Assessments, which include education regarding vision related topics; training in the use of low vision devices; instruction on how to maximize residual vision or integrate sight substitution technology into activities of daily living.

ConVal High School, Consultant (Vision and Mobility specialist)

Orientation & Mobility Trainer to train visually impaired or blind children K through 21 in the process of utilizing sensory information to enable them to move safely and efficiently within their environment.

The goal of the Department of Services for the Blind's (DSB) Customer Services is to assist in the stable employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients. The Rehabilitation Teacher works as a member of a multi-disciplinary (vocational rehabilitation and independent living) work team to provide comprehensive Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching (O&M/RT) services to blind and visually impaired adults. Adaptive skills assessments are provided to transition aged customers.

The Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. (AVRE) seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) to work with people in the Southern Tier of New York who are blind or visually impaired. The O&M Specialist will join a team of dedicated professionals committed to working with people who are visually impaired to live successful and independent lives. AVRE assists approximately 2,000 individuals annually through provision of itinerant services.

The Itinerant Special Education Vision Teacher provides direct instruction to students of all ages and different identification (academically gifted, profoundly disabled) with vision loss or visual difficulties in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom.

The Itinerant Special Education Vision Teacher provides direct instruction to students of all ages and different identification (academically gifted, profoundly disabled) with vision loss or visual difficulties in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom. Provides a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve compensatory strategies for increased achievement.

VISIONS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of VRC COMS. Come join this exciting opportunity to launch NY State First Residential Vocational Rehabilitation Center.

VISIONS is looking for a seasoned office professional with case coordination and fiscal experience for the role of the Department Manager at the VISIONS Center on Blindness in Spring Valley NY. Come join the team who is working on the services for NY State First Residental Vocational Rehab Center.

VISIONS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of VRC Workforce/Rehab Counselor. Come join this exciting opportunity to launch NY State First Residential Vocational Rehabilitation Center.

Vocational Rehabilitation Center Director. VISIONS is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Director of the VISIONS Residential Vocational Rehabilitation Center.

WA State Dept. of Services for the Blind. As the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3, you will play a vital role in helping us meet our goals. By procuring rehabilitation services for our customer's, you are increasing their chances for success by providing greater independence and potential employment opportunities.

WA State Dept. of Services for the Blind, AT Specialist. The AT Specialist's role is vital by identifying appropriate, effective tools and necessary training to make tasks accessible for Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision individuals. AT Specialists open up job opportunities by testing/configuring adaptive software for compatibility, and by working with the customer and employer to develop accessible work processes and environments. AT Specialists provide training on adaptive technologies for efficient access of print, computer data and work tasks.