What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Specialist position at Birch Agency?
Job Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Pay Rate: Dependent on Experience
Type: Part-time (school year, plus extended school year/summer session)
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist to join our team in a part-time capacity. This position involves providing direct O&M services to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites. The O&M Specialist will work with 6 students and support their independence and mobility skills, ensuring they can navigate both school and community environments safely and confidently.
Key Responsibilities
This part-time position involves working across multiple school sites, supporting students with visual impairments in various educational settings. The work environment is collaborative and supportive, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and development.
Benefits
Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you qualify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.
Email: asanchez@birchagency.com | Phone: (424)500-8394
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Location: South San Francisco, CA
Pay Rate: Dependent on Experience
Type: Part-time (school year, plus extended school year/summer session)
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist to join our team in a part-time capacity. This position involves providing direct O&M services to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites. The O&M Specialist will work with 6 students and support their independence and mobility skills, ensuring they can navigate both school and community environments safely and confidently.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct O&M instruction to students with visual impairments, focusing on developing independent mobility skills.
- Assess students' needs, create individualized instruction plans, and monitor progress.
- Work with students on skills such as travel techniques, environmental awareness, orientation, and safety in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff members to ensure a comprehensive support plan for each student.
- Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings and provide input on goals and progress.
- Support students during the extended school year (summer session), ensuring continuity in their mobility training.
- Provide guidance and support to staff members to increase awareness and accessibility for students with visual impairments.
- Current certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS).
- Experience working with students with visual impairments in an educational setting.
- Ability to develop individualized mobility plans based on each student’s unique needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a team of educators, students, and families.
- Experience working across multiple sites is a plus.
- Possession of the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) credential
- Experience in providing O&M instruction to students at various educational levels.
This part-time position involves working across multiple school sites, supporting students with visual impairments in various educational settings. The work environment is collaborative and supportive, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and development.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with benefits including health and dental insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Access to a supportive network of peers and mentors within Birch Agency
Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you qualify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.
Email: asanchez@birchagency.com | Phone: (424)500-8394
#HPIND
