Charleston County School District has an opening for a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired for the 2018-2019 school year. Dual certification as an Orientation and Mobility Instructor is a plus.
Mainly serving seniors (age 55+), the primary purpose of the CLVT is to serve as the Low Vision Services Coordinator for the Marjorie McNeely Low Vision Clinic, interact with the optometrist and intake coordinator, instruct individuals in the use of residual vision with optical devices, non-optical devices, and assistive technology, and help determine the need for environmental modifications in the home, workplace or school. The CLVT works as part of an interdisciplinary team with an optometrist, other program, office, management staff, board members and volunteers to create a service plan and ensure quality services. Dual certification or experience with O&M, VRT or CAITS is preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) highly preferred
Charleston County School District has an opening for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor for the 2018-2019 school year. Dual certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired is a plus.
SAAVI Services for the Blind is a non-profit organization with offices in Tucson, Phoenix, and Yuma. SAAVI has been working with the blind and visually impaired Southern Arizonans since 1964 and serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students each year. SAAVI is committed to providing dynamic and progressive programs and services to meet the rehabilitation and social needs of individuals with vision loss, promoting individuals to become active participants in determining their success, and raising public awareness through community involvement and establishing partnerships with others.
Summary: Coordinates activities of the Transition programs 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.
The Stepping Stones Group is currently interviewing part time(5hrs) TVI Teacher with Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification for the 18/19 SY in Vero Beach, FL!
The Stepping Stones Group is currently interviewing full time TVI Teacher with Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification and Braille for the 18/19 SY in Cullman, AL!
Sunbelt Staffing currently has a full time opportunity for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to work in the Charlotte, NC area. This is a contract position for approximately 37 hours per week. The qualified OMS will provide services to several students with various degrees of visual impairment and cognitive disability. Candidates must be motivated and committed to playing a vital role in improving educational outcomes for children. Interested Orientation and Mobility Specialists are encouraged to submit their résumé for consideration to catheryne.budzian@sunbeltstaffing.com.
Requirements:
Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)/Low Vision Services Coordinator
Mainly serving seniors (age 55+), the primary purpose of the CLVT is to serve as the Low Vision Services Coordinator in the Marjorie McNeely Low Vision Clinic; interact with the optometrist and intake coordinator; instruct individuals in the use of residual vision with optical devices, non-optical devices, and assistive technology; and help determine the need for environmental modifications in the home, workplace or school. The CLVT works as part of an interdisciplinary team with an optometrist, other program, office, management and volunteer staff to create a service plan and ensure quality services. Dual certification or experience with O&M, VRT or CAITS is highly preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) highly preferred.
Sunbelt Staffing is currently has a full time opportunity to WORK FROM HOME (37.5 hours per week) available for an Teacher of the Visually Impaired who holds certification in the state of Maryland. The qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide services remotely via their computer to several students with various degrees of visual impairment and cognitive disability. Candidates must be motivated and committed to playing a vital role in improving educational outcomes for children. Interested Teachers of the Visually Imapare encouraged to submit their résumé for consideration to catheryne.budzian@sunbeltstaffing.com.
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska Lincoln is searching for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice with expertise in orientation and mobility. This position is non-tenure leading with 12-month appointments renewable annually with potential for promotion in rank to Associate and Full Professor of Practice. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2018, and remain open until filled. To learn more about this position and how to apply go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition #F_180176. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://w
At Lighthouse Louisiana, our mission is to empower people with disabilities through services, employment, and advocacy.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulfport create jobs for people who are blind. Proceeds from the sales of high quality, commercially competitive products help fund services for people who are blind, Deaf, and who have other disabilities. We help people get jobs, regain their independence, and challenge expectations of the capabilities of people with disabilities. Even as a century-old non-profit, we are constantly evolving to better serve our community.
JOB SUMMARY: The Orientation & Mobility Instructor will provide quality assessments and training to youth through the Youth Services programs. The job requires both facility-based and itinerate training to foster safe and independent travel skills for the students we serve. The Orientation & Mobility Instructor will
JOB SUMMARY: The Low Vision Therapist is a key member of the Vision Rehab team, providing insight to co-workers and relevant input for programming. He/she is responsible for providing optimal assessments and training to clients with varying degrees of vision loss. Services are provided across the
Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)
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.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Washington, DC Metro Region – Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for local public school districts. This job opportunity is itinerant and will require reliable transportation. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to work with any age groups. Ages range from 3 to 18 years old and caseload could be between 3 to 6 school sites.
This can be a full time, part time or consulting position with a continuing caseload. Position will remain open until filled.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist - certified under the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education (ACVREP).
One hour per week, or two hours every other week, services for 1 high school age student. Provide direct instruction, primarily off-campus. There is flexibility in scheduling but hours should be after 2pm.
Must be able to provide direct service for the student, consultation services to the district TVI, assist in the development of O & M goals/objectives for the IEP, provide quarterly updates on progress toward goal/objectives, and provide consultative support to the family as requested by the Director of Special Education Services. Reports to the Director.
Salary - negotiable
: This position provides orientation & mobility (O&M) training to children and adults of all ages in Polk, Hardee and occasionally in other surrounding counties.
This is an itinerant teaching position that provides early childhood development, education, and enrichment program services, working with children, ages 0 - 5 with visual impairments and their families primarily in the home, school, and other appropriate environments, mainly within Polk and Hardee Counties. Extensive local travel is required.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (part-time)
Full-time blind and visually impaired teacher.
Apply online at www.onboces.org.
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI) is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to serve the Ottumwa, IA and surrounding area. Join our innovative program and start enjoying a fulfilling career serving students with visual impairments while earning a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Contact Justin Ruegg at (319) 213-3728 or jruegg@iowa-braille.k12.ia.us
AA/EOE
POSITION TITLE: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist,Full-time, exempt
Master’s Degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) or Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Two (2) or more years relevant experience working with adults who are blind/visually impaired, preferred
ACVREP certification or be eligible for certification within 12 months of hire date, required
Knowledge and skills in the areas of adult rehabilitation, vocational training, and/or visual impairment/blindness
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite
Carries out a program of instruction with individuals and small groups in food preparation, personal self-care, budgeting, medication management, understanding, diabetes management, household organization/cleaning, clothing care and identification, home and kitchen safety, personal grooming, eating skills, etc.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
The essential function of the Low Vision Occupational Therapist is to provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities.
Lighthouse of the Big Bend (Tallahassee, FL) is seeking highly motivated COMS 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 for both full-time and part-time employees!
Required: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Preferred: Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
The League is excited to announce the availability of an Orientation & Mobility Specialist position. This position is responsible for assisting the consumer who has lost the ability to travel independently. The O & M Specialist provides white cane travel training to consumers of all ages in indoor and outdoor settings, teaches consumers how to access public transportation and orients consumers to areas of their choice and/or need.
Bolton Public Schools is looking to fill the following position for the 2018-2019 school year:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Certified under the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education (ACVREP).
Duties:
Hourly contract. Salary is negotiable
TEACHER ITINERANT BLIND/VI
Location: Window Rock & Prescott, Arizona
Pay Rate: $34,266 - $65,597
DEAFBLIND EDUCATION TRANSITION SPECIALIST
Location: Tucson/Phoenix, Arizona
$31,875 - $61,020
Position: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Intern, full-time, salaried, with benefits, 2 positions - one serving the mid-coast region and the other serving the north-central region in Maine.
The Iris Network, a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission of helping people who are visually impaired or blind to attain independence and community integration, seeks 2 Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, one to serve the mid-coast region and the other to serve the north-central region of Maine, to teach independent living skills and provide primary vision rehabilitation to adults and transition-age youth who are visually impaired or blind on an individual basis or in small groups within the client’s community. These regions are primarily rural and require significant travel.
Position: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, full-time, salaried, with benefits, based in Portland and serving Cumberland County and surrounding communities in Maine.
The Iris Network, a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission of helping people who are visually impaired or blind to attain independence and community integration, seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist to teach independent living skills and provide primary vision rehabilitation to adults and transition-age youth who are visually impaired or blind on an individual basis or in small groups within the client’s community and in our Rehab Center.
Certified Low Vision Therapist
The incumbent completes a functional low vision evaluation for patients that identifies visual impairments utilizing various vision evaluation instruments under the direction of an optometrist in the low vision department. The therapist also evaluates work history, educational performance, ADL and IADL performance, use of technology, quality of life and aspects of psychosocial and cognitive function. Utilizing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the therapist assists the patient in adjusting to the impact that vision impairment has on quality of life.
NOTE: This is a part-time, grant-funded position for approximately one year. The number of hours worked per week will depend on patient load, however, it is believed that the schedule will be 16-20 hours per week. Company-provided benefits are not available for this position.
Southern College of O
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.
Compensation is competitive for the position and the area and includes a strong benefits package. Some relocation, student loan repayment, and tuition assistance and/or reimbursement may be available. Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility is required. Salary range is $41,000 - $47,000. Final salary is based upon qualifications and experience.
School Based position for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) in Jersey City, NJ
working with children with low vision/no vision/impaired vision ; ages 3-12.
Will to consider someone temp to hire or direct hire.
Salary would be $60-70k
Must be Certified
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) COMS Description Orientation and mobility instruction is a sequential process in which visually impaired individuals are taught to utilize their remaining senses to determine their position within their environment and to negotiate safe movement from one place to another.
Qualifications
• Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification (SK)
• Must have or be eligible for Teacher Consultant Approval
• Demonstrate consistency and organizational skills crucial to visually impaired students.
• Must meet N.C.L.B. highly qualified requirements for assignment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Job Description
• Demonstrate knowledge of assessment techniques
• Knowledge and skills to implement local curriculum
• Demonstrate classroom management skills
• Demonstrate research based instructional techniques
• Knowledge and skills to implement the Common Core
• Knowledge and skills in technology
• Ability to complete records in a timely manner
• Possess skills to communicate to all memb
We are seeking to employ a bilingual Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. In this role, you will primarily be teaching daily living skills including travel skills (Orientation and Mobility).
You will be delivering services in a variety of settings (home, centre based and community) across Northern New Brunswick; so you must be able to travel regularly.
The Foundation for Blind Children, located in Phoenix, AZ is seeking to hire:
The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), a division within the Department of Human Services is seeking to hire Orientation and Mobility Instructors.
Director of Client Programs
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will set and control the training and vacation schedules of the training staff and organizes on -site classes and off-site (in-home) trainings. Works with Dorm Manager to ensure the proper schedule and care of the students in class are followed. Communicates with the International Guide Dog Federation and ensures the Training Department is in compliance with the guidelines set forth by that entity, as well as Assistance Dogs International.
The Lighthouse of Pinellas is seeking a full-time Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility Specialist or Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist.
The Lighthouse of Pinellas is seeking a part-time Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for our Early Intervention Program.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist!
Teach Near the Beach!
This position is responsible for that part of the educational process that prepares the blind student to travel independently in their home, school, and community environments.
The O&M specialist provides direct and/or consultative special education services relating to the vision loss to an array of students including infants, students with low vision and/or multiple impairments.
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Instructor -
The O&M Instructor works collaboratively with co-workers on the LVRC team and community partners to ensure clients of all ages receive comprehensive orientation and mobility training to help each individual achieve his or her goals for independence.
Assistive Technology Instructor
Program Goals:
Manager Elder Blind Grant - Gainesville:
Supervision of day to day operations for the delivery of services under the Elder Blind Grant funding.
ACVREP certification a must
BA or Master's
Experience with students with disabilities preferred
Hours - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, 35 hour work week.
This position has an extended school year program.
Teacher for the Visually Impaired Job (VI)Rock Hill, South CarolinaBirch Agency
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist Job (COMS)Spartanburg, South CarolinaBirch Agency
Statewide Vision Low Incidence Specialist
Joint Maryland Department of Special Education and The Maryland School for the Blind Position
SUMMARY: This position, which is jointly supervised by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), has the statewide leadership responsibility to ensure quality programs and services for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with m
Industries of the Blind: Industries of the Blind, Inc (IOB) is a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization headquartered in Greensboro, NC whose Mission is to provide opportunities for employment and personal development for people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve greater independence. IOB has grown over the last 85 years to employ more than 250 people, 140+ whom are blind. IOB is a self-sustaining organization, meaning that we support our non-profit business and our employees with the products we manufacture and services we provide. IOB manufactures textiles, assembles office supplies and janitorial products, and provides 3rd party distribution services. IOB’s customers include the US government, the military, and commercial businesses.
Summary of Position: To provide orientation and safe independent travel skills at an appropriate level for visually impaired
PRINCIPAL
Position Summary: The Department Principal will function as a member of the Leadership Team and will work closely with the Education Director to implement strategic goals as assigned to the Department and to develop, implement, and track specific departmental goals. Collaboration with other Department Principals and Leadership Team members is essential in providing the necessary co-ordination and management of his/her respective department and in addressing the needs of the individuals he/she supervises. The Department Principal will perform formal observations and complete annual performance evaluations. In addition the Department Principal will collaborate with IUs and/or School Districts as well as parents to ensure that students are receiving a quality education.
The individual in this position is responsible for providing direct services to students with visual impairments and other related supports to local district educators who support students with visual impairments. The teacher consultant will also provide orientation and mobility services to students who have a need in that area. The consultant will promote collaborative relationships with local special education teams, families and agencies to foster inclusionary practices.
The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is hiring a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist or a Special Education Teacher with a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential. Depending on your credentials, this position is a 12-month full-time non-faculty exempt or a 9-month full-time faculty position, with full benefits.
The position is responsible for organizing, planning and providing direct orientation and mobility instruction and/or academic classroom instruction to students who are blind and visually impaired, including multi-handicapped and deaf-blind.
Therapist to perform in-home training (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex) for customers who have purchased new low vision assistive technology device "seeBOOST".
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 Virginia, Maryland, Florida and Georgia! AIS is offering finders thank you $$$!
This is a part-time position for 2 days per week, through the end of the school year (Aug-June).
OVERVIEW:
O&M specialist works with students with visual impairments in achieving maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the school, home and community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequired: PEL with Special Ed PK-21 with Blind Visually impaired Endorsement required with additional certification as O&M Specialist (COMS).
Full-time Orientation and Mobility Position
Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (COMS a plus!)
The mission of the NRTC is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through research, training, education, and dissemination. The director will serve as the Project Director of the Older Individuals who are Blind Training and Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) grant. The OIB-TAC is housed within the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision.
The function of the Project Director of the OIB-TAC is to supervise and coordinate activities, staff, and external consultants to promote a viable resource to state older blind programs around the country. Responsibilities include planning and development of training to assist designated state agencies (DSA) and other service providers who provide independent living services to older individuals who are blind, in improving their programs. The project director also plans and coordinates all elements of grant management, evaluation, repo
Instructor of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Certified Vision/ Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Dual Trained
Applicants must have Masters level degree in either vision rehabilitation therapy or orientation mobility. Will consider applicants who are not dually certified as a vision rehabilitation specialist or an orientation mobility specialist. All applicants must be ACVREP eligible.
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 opening for a Full Time, Dual TVI/COMS to provide instruction during the 2018-19 school year. Available locations include: the suburbs of Charlotte, NC, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill and surrounding areas. Find out how to become a part of this growing and dynamic team of teachers, making a difference across the state of South Carolina!
Alphapointe is currently seeking an Experienced Occupational Therapist/Low Vision Services Manager at our Kansas City, MO location. The position will develop, market and deliver low vision services and equipment to patients who have limitations in performance of activities of daily living because of a significant visual impairment. Includes: Low Vision Clinic, Senior Adult Services and Connecting Pointe.
Olmsted Center for Sight (OCS) is seeking a full time Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist for its vision rehabilitation department. This position is primarily responsible for providing O&M to referred individuals of all ages, who are blind/legally blind that reside, work or are enrolled in an education program within the eight counties of WNY. Under the direction of the Vision Rehab Services Manager, the O&M Specialist will work to increase the independence of individuals who are blind/legally blind in accordance with an individualized service plan.
Responsible for providing orientation and mobility (O&M) instruction for students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely. O&M is one of the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) required to be evaluated for students with visual impairments. These services enable the students to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their home, school, and community environments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequired: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree Certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) Preferred: Experience with school-aged children, including infants and preschoolers Experience with children with multiple impairments Experience working with teams
The primary purpose of the Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to oversee all aspects of Vision Rehabilitation Services to ensure that clients achieve the level of independence by their Rehabilitation Service Plan. These positions provide great opportunities to work on your own, schedule your appointments, and meet the needs of those who are visually impaired.
Alphapointe is currently looking to fill the position of Orientation and Mobility Specialist. This position performs evaluations and teaches adaptive techniques for independent travel and the use of equipment for written language skills, including Braille. It may also provide academic remediation, oral language skills, adaptive technology and customer service skill training.
(Low Vision) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR I
Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Educational Product Research, this position contributes expertise and extensive content knowledge in low vision and vision loss for the purpose of product research, development, and management. Working remotely or on-site, the product adviser collaborates and partners with schools, rehabilitation agencies, teachers, experts, medical professionals, APH peers, and others to generate product ideas, provide knowledge in low vision and vision loss to product developers and other APH staff, and assist in the marketing and training of products. Products may include books, a variety of physical objects or educational aides (manipulatives), software, and/or hardware
$2000 SIGNING BONUS
Job Summary: The Teacher for the Visually Impaired is responsible for providing itinerant services to students who are served under contract with schools in the Greater New Orleans area. In addition, TVI duties include collaboration with VRS team members to provide extracurricular activities for skill development through transition, recreation, and summer camp programs.
Consult with local school districts and agencies to assist in the assessment and instruction of students who are blind or visually impaired and to families, if required, in accordance with Parts B and C of IDEA. Assist local school districts in the assessment of identified students who are blind or visually impaired and the reporting of educational and adaptive needs in the areas of cognition, literacy social, self-help and other areas specific to blindness. Works with local school districts to schedule lessons and provide itinerant instruction in Braille, use of residual vision, adaptation of instructional materials and other unique needs of students with visual impairments.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Are you an Occupational Therapist or a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist wanting to put your experience to work with at the nicest place to work in Northeastern Ohio? Would you love to be able to focus on client care and make a difference in your community? If you have your ACVREP Certification (or are working on it), and amazing communication skills, keep reading and join the Cleveland Sight Center!
The successful candidate will provide rehabilitation in daily living and/or adaptive communication skills and/or functional low vision assessments to persons who have visual impairment and/or multiple disabilities.
Join a team of VI professionals to support visually impaired students. Mesa Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates for the Visually Impaired teaching position at Special Education for the 2018-2019 school year. The Special Education Department of Mesa Public Schools is proud to provide an environment that is highly supportive of education, including high standards of excellence, a wide range of support services, special and innovative programs, modern facilities, professional growth opportunities, extensive teaching materials, technological support, and a superior work environment.
DUALLY CERTIFIED TVI/COMS
Responsible for assisting blind and visually impaired clients to achieve personal adjustment and maximum independence through orientation and mobility training and techniques that aid in daily living skills. Interviews clients, conducts assessments, provides instruction and/or training, and evaluates progress to determine present, and required or desired orientation and mobility goals.
The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking the service of a K-12 Special Education Instructor. This is a full-time, 9-month position that reports to the Principal. Workday begins at 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Knowledge of expanded core curriculum (Assistive Technology, Career Education, and Independent Living Skills).
Urbana School District 116 is seeking an O&M Specialist for 1.0 FTE. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist evaluates and teaches concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for a student with a vision impairment to travel safely and efficiently through many environments and under many environmental conditions and situations. It is the O & M Specialists’ responsibility to assist the student in attaining independent travel skills commensurate with their age and abilities. Services may be provided through direct or consultative contact. Apply at www.usd116.org
POSITION: O & M Specialist
AGENCY: Center for the Visually Impaired
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor or Master’s Degree required with an emphasis in Orientation & Mobility from a University or College Program of study in Orientation & Mobility. Certified as an O&M Specialist by the Academy of Certification of Vision. Orientation & Mobility is a specialized university degree and requires a nation
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Lighthouse Central Florida is looking for a full-time Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist. There is a time for everything and if you are looking for the gift of work - life balance, we offer you flexible hours, part-time and/or full time opportunities. We offer a competitive compensation package and leave and time-off benefits (for full time working 30+ hours per week).
Creative, imaginative, empathetic, innovative are encouraged and nurtured at Lighthouse. If you enjoy working with clients of all age groups and you are mission-driven to make the biggest difference in the lives of individuals living with blindness or vision loss, WE WANT YOU! Apply at hr@lighthousecfl.org.
The primary purpose of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist is to organize, plan and implement orientation and mobility services to adults who are blind and visually impaired and who may or may not have additional disabilities. 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 ADRS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
Oversees the conversion of instructional materials to alternative media formats, provides guidance and recommends solutions on emerging technology access issues, and provides access information guidelines to faculty and students.
Full time Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Pikes Peak BOCES supports the needs of Colorado Springs and the surrounding rural school districts. We use the itinerant model to provide services across approximately 12 school districts. Pikes Peak BOCES offer competitive salary, a supportive work schedule, and competitive benefits.
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.This position is a member of the North Region Team, providing vocational rehabilitative program services, specialized instruction and counseling to blind and visually impaired customers living in the North Region of Washington State (King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, and Island Counties).This is your opportunity to join an agency nationally recognized as a leader among blind agencies in competitive employment.
Youth Service Vision Specialist
This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Early Childhood and Youth Services. The principal responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide individualized and support services for students with visual impairments and their families including pre-employment transition services
- Provide individual evaluation and instruction in needed skills for appropriate areas included in the Expanded Core Curriculum in the school, community and agency setting
Orientation and Mobility Specialist / Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Catholic Charities Guild for the Blind provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to individuals of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan in New York City, the position requires travel throughout New York City. This is a full time position for both new graduates and seasoned professionals.
Educational Requirements:
Masters Degree and certification (or eligible) in Orientation and Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy from an accredited school. Will consider candidates not dually certified.
Qualifications:
Bi-lingual Spanish-English preferred
CABVI is currently seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist/Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. This is a full-time position reporting to the Rehabilitation Manager.
Based in Savannah, the dually-certified applicant will provide center and community-based services to clients in nearby communities of Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. This allows for a diverse caseload that can meet the demands of a growing population. SCBLV maintains a team-based approach, relying on the collaboration and creativity of our Blind Rehabilitation Staff. As a team member, the applicant will interact with other members of the team to form individualized plans and lessons for each client.
Responsibilities include: assessing client’s skill levels, building appropriate goals with the client, formulating individualized rehabilitation plans to suit their needs, lesson planning, providing direct services in the areas of Activities of Daily Living, Communication, Assistive Technology, Visual Skills, and Orientation & Mobility, and maintaining progress reports for each individual.
We are in search of a qualified Orientation & Mobility Specialist. The purpose of this position is to provide O&M training, education/consultation and technical assistance to people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, or blind with other disabilities, as well as education to employees and community members, and various departments throughout the Lighthouse and Base Supply Centers.
Orientation and Mobility Instructor is responsible to teach individuals O&M skills with a white cane in a one-on-one or group setting to promote positive and progressive approach to independent travel for blind adults seeking employment within a comprehensive rehabilitation training center.
SAAVI, The Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired, is a nonprofit organization with offices in Tucson, Phoenix, and Yuma. SAAVI has been working with blind and visually impaired Southern Arizonans since 1964 and serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students each year. SAAVI is committed to providing dynamic and progressive programs and services to meet the rehabilitation and social needs of individuals with vision loss, promoting individuals to become active participants in determining their success, and raising public awareness through community involvement and establishing partnerships with others.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) with experience in Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) to work with children of all ages. PT, FT or consultant opportunities available.
We are seeking an assistive technology (AT) specialist to work with clients who are blind or visually impaired. The instructor will assess clients to determine the needs and skill level of the user and provide individual or group training on job specific skills, workplace and assistive technology. The AT specialist will also conduct Section 508 testing and remediation.
The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), a division within the Department of Human Services, is seeking to hire up to four Orientation and Mobility Instructors.
Opening for Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to oversee all aspects of Vision Rehabilitation Services to ensure that clients achieve the level of independence by their Rehabilitation Service Plan.
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.
Seeking TVI on contract basis in Annapolis, MD area. HS student at private school needs 1 hour of TVI services a week during school day.
Mediscan is in need of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for a K-12 environment in Arlington, VA!
Mediscan is a School-Based Therapy staffing solution and we work with School Districts and Co-Ops all over the US. We are currently looking for an O&M in Arlington, VA with or without certification. This is a full-time (40 hrs per week, M-F) position and will last until the end of the school year with a possibility of renewal. This is a smaller caseload but will cover more locations (Mileage reimbursement is available.). Feel free to give me a call or send over an email with any questions. I would be happy to give you all of the details I have.
For Immediate consideration, please call Chelsea Miller at (813) 448-5842 or email resume to chelseam@mediscan.net.
Orientation & Mobility Specialist - FT PT - 2017/18 School Year
Provide Rehabilitation Instructions and/or Orientation and Mobility to individuals with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss (CVHL) in their primary language. Work as a part of a team that specializes in providing comprehensive services at the facility and in the community. Most of the services will be provided at the facility. Must be able to communicate effectively in American Sign Language and use tactile sign language and be knowledgeable on issues for those with hearing loss as it affects mobility, independent living, and communication.
Assistant Director for the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Rehabilitation Services Manager)
Closes October 4, 2017
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
Specialist Orientation and Mobility - Part Time, Permanent Grey and Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
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 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.
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.
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.
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 COMS. 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.
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness Partnership
