Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Chesapeake, VA

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Job Description

A K-12 educational setting in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide specialized support to students with moderate to severe vision impairments. This role focuses on delivering individualized instruction to help students who are blind or visually impaired develop skills in safe and effective navigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored orientation and mobility instruction to PreK-12 students with moderate to severe vision impairments.
• Assess each students needs and design appropriate mobility plans to foster independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families to support individualized education programs.
• Monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed throughout the school year.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS).
• Experience working with school-age children with visual impairments.
• Ability to create and implement individualized instruction for students with varying levels of vision loss.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Position Details:

• Location: Chesapeake, VA area
• School Year: 2025/2026 academic year
• Hours: Full-time available; part-time consideration possible
• Contract duration: Non-renewable school year contract

Benefits of this role include the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students independence and mobility skills within a supportive school environment.

Professional candidates interested in applying for this position should have the required certification and relevant experience working with visually impaired youth. This position provides a chance to work closely with a dedicated educational team to enhance student outcomes.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their materials promptly to explore this opportunity.