Job Description

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
• PA Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate

Benefits:

• Employee (W2)
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
• Flexible spending account choices
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Materials provided

Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:

• 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

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.

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