Subject: Saavi seeks Orientation and Mobility Instructor at our Phoenix
training Center
Hello,
Would you two mind sending out to all of your folks?
Saavi Services for the Blind is seeking an Orientation and Mobility
Instructor for it's Phoenix training Center Location
Want to teach cane training in 70-degree weather all winter?
Want to work with students of all ages in a creative environment
Do you like opportunities to grow, and flex your creative muscle in a
consumer driven model?
Then Saavi Services for the blind is looking for you.
Seeking a cane training instructor to
Essential Functions
* Evaluate the student's skill level and provide training based on
their needs.
* Teach using Structured Discovery and NOMC-based approved
methodologies
* Facilitate one-on-one and multi student environment lessons.
* Plan lessons geared towards transferability that students are able
to take with them in their lives and future career goals
* Participate in outings where promotion of the cane and non-visual
training is required.
* Provide direct instruction with travel and navigational
applications.
* Teach the difference between different types of canes and promote a
positive outlook of the usage of canes in the everyday life geared towards
self-reliance and independence.
Requirements
* NOMC, COMS certification or equivalent
* Or have at least 5 years of experience in the field of teaching
Orientation and Mobility, and willing to work towards their NOMC
apprenticeship upon employment.
* Able to teach using structure discovery methodology,
* Experience teaching students with secondary disabilities and adapt
the curriculum based on their needs including working with PT's, OTs, and
other specialists.
* Able to demonstrate proficiency with a cane under learning shades.
Salary range is between $50,000-$57,000
Benefits include
* Health and dental insurance
* Generous time off package
* Matching 401K
* Short-term disability
* Free access to BetterHelp therapy
* Additional supplemental insurances
* Access to an on-site gym with personal trainer support
* Opportunities for growth
* Paid trainings and certifications available
Come join our thriving community of likeminded people who share a positive
philosophy of blindness.
For more information, please contact Joanne Williams jwilliams at saavi.us