Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist

2 weeks ago

Accomac, United States Allied Instructional Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $45-$57 per hour


AIS is looking for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Orientation Mobility Specialist for Accomack, Virginia, to join our team of independent contractors. TVIs and O&Ms are itinerant and work in person in local school divisions to provide quality services to students with visual impairments and blindness. A full-time position is available with housing Rare opportunity in an amazing beach town with paid travel. 

The TVI/O&Ms function as members of a student’s educational team to provide comprehensive assessments and services to school-aged students. The TVI/O&M assists in the development and implementation of IEPs specific to visual impairments. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech AT, and expected roles and responsibilities of a TVI/O&M within a school environment.

Qualifications: 

  • Must hold a Professional License in visual impairments
  • Must be a certified O&M specialist
  • Preferred work-related experience as a TVI and O&M

 

The successful candidate will have:

  • Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Experience writing and implementing IEPs and 504 plans
  • Experience conducting and writing FVALMA  and O&M assessments and recommendations
  • Working knowledge of Braille and low vision skills
  • Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments
  • Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, and organizational and planning skills are required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with a variety of disabilities, especially visual impairments
  • The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences
  • The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

 


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