School Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Shawnee, KS!

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Teacher Orientation and Mobility to provide students with appropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them in social, intellectual, and emotional growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positive manner.

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 Amergisization of independence in mobility

• Develop and implement lesson plans

• Prepare lessons that accommodate learning styles

• Assist in the selection of instructional materials and equipment

• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan educational activities

• Conduct assessments of student progress and achievement using testing methodology

• Compile reports, records, and documents as required

• Conduct conferences with parents, teachers, students, and other School District staff

• Follow School District policies and procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university preferred

• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations

• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred

• 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 may be required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, 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 Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis 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.