The Teacher Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides students with appropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them in social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher Orientation and Mobility enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positive manner and teach students with visual impairments to safely and independently navigate their environment.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Instructs students with visual impairments to be mobile in a proficient and safe manner in all environments

　　Consults with teachers, parents, and school support staff to ensure that home and classroom environments are properly modified and/or adapted for maximization of independence in mobility

　　Develops orientation and mobility plans to meet IEP goals

　　Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles

　　Assists in the selection of instructional materials and equipment

　　Evaluates student learning styles and use results to plan educational activities

　　Conducts assessments of student progress and achievement using testing methodology

　　Compiles reports, records, and documents as required

　　Conducts conferences with parents, teachers, students, and other school district staff

　　Follows School and Maxim District policies and procedures

　　Trains support staff, parents and other personnel to incorporate orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom routine

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations

　　Minimum of one year experience in learning environment preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.