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Birch Agency, a nationally recognized company in educational services, is looking for a dedicated Teacher for the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialist to join our team in South San Francisco, CA! We have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with special needs, and we are hiring like-minded professionals to be part of our team.
Job Details:
South San Francisco,
Full-time
Start: ASAP
Pay starting at $60/hr
Services Provided by Teachers of the Visually Impaired:
Perform functional vision and learning media assessments
Interpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments
Contribute to the development of the IEP
Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education
Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administration
Provide Braille Instruction
Services Provided by Orientation & Mobility Therapist:
Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
Preform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the student
Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level
Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and long canes
Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed
Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
ACVERP COMS Certificate preferred for O&M Specialists (required in some states)
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
***Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position***
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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