O&M Specialist~corpus Christi, Texas

Unlock Opportunities as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist with AIM!

Qualifications as O&M Specialist:

• Showcase your expertise with a valid Type 10 Certificate in Blind and Partially Seeing with O & M Endorsement OR AER Certification.
• Bring your passion to a team that values your commitment and welcomes ongoing professional development.
• Valid TX Driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.

Why Aim:

• Illuminate your career path with AIM, a distinguished company recognized as the Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Immerse yourself in AIM's award-winning culture and discover more about our impactful work and client testimonials on aimeducate.com.
• AIM invites you to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering visually impaired students with orientation and safe travel skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in orientation and travel skills from preschool to high school, covering adapted mobility devices, long cane usage, and public transportation.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse staff, showcasing your commitment to continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Illuminate the path to independence by providing individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Craft comprehensive lesson plans and schedules aligned with student goals.
• Be a consultant and guide to vision staff, ensuring seamless implementation of skills in the classroom.
• Cultivate open, frequent communication with parents and related service staff.
• Make impactful recommendations for the time required to implement goals.
• Share techniques to train eccentric viewing and the use of low vision devices for orientation and travel.
• Empower students to make safe travel decisions and understand the impact of vision.
• Collaborate on team-developed behavioral goals.
• Participate in staff meetings, fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and students.

Working Conditions:

• Thrive in a dynamic work environment, maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Acknowledge the importance of daily attendance and punctuality as essential functions of the job.
• Embrace regular district-wide travel, adapting to diverse situations in the school environment.
• Showcase strong family engagement and communication skills.

Compensation:

• Reap the rewards of a competitive regional market salary for Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
• Access a comprehensive health benefits package.
• Offers pending a valid background check that allows you to work in a public school setting.

Become part of an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering diversity and inclusion. Join AIM in shaping a brighter future for visually impaired students through your expertise and commitment. Your journey as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at AIM is more than a career; it's an opportunity to pave the way for independence! Elevate your career with AIM - where every step leads to empowerment!