Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)
Whether you're a seasoned Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M) ready for a fresh start or a newly certified O&M eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact. Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, and Delaware for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate educators to support students with vision needs and/or blindness. Why join Nyman?
As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
- A variety of placement opportunities tailored to your interests, age group preferences, and schedule
- Support from dedicated Clinical Leads and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators
- Consistent support and professional development opportunities
- Providing individualized instruction and support to students with blindness or visual impairments
- Assessing students' needs and developing appropriate learning materials and mobility plans
- Teaching orientation and mobility skills, including safe and independent travel techniques
- Adapting classroom and school environments to ensure accessibility for students
- Preparing students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
- Performing evaluations focused on both long- and short-term mobility needs
- Developing instruction tailored to students’ assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation
- Preparing and using specialized equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, and GPS devices
- Instructing students in recreational and leisure skills, outdoor travel, and use of residential and public transportation
- Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
- PA Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate
- Employee (W2)
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Flexible spending account choices
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Materials provided
- Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
- Mentorship
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