School Services - Special Education Teacher - $2,660 per week

Company: Centra Healthcare Allied
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 04/18/2025
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 32.5 hours per week
• Shift: 6.5 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelCentra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting.Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Completes Orientation and Mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the students, new referrals and at designated intervals designed by the students IEP.
  • Identifies the strengths and needs of the student, identifies goals and recommendations for the time and frequency of service necessary to meet those goals/needs. -
  • Writes measurable annual goals and short-term objectives for each student and collects and uses data to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions to improve student success. -
  • Provides consultation and support services to parents, teachers, therapists, and other personnel to assist in reinforcement of appropriate O&M skills. -
  • Instructs students in appropriate skills and knowledge that enables them to travel independently, with proficiency, safety and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments which may include school campus, residential settings, public transportation, etc. -
  • Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to address the student's needs, goals, functioning using motivational strategies as needed. -
  • Prepares and uses appropriate equipment and materials such as: Adapted Mobility Device, long canes, optical devices, tactile maps, GPS devices and mainstream technologies
  • Maintains adequate records on evaluations, IEP's, data collection, progress reports and service notes.
  • Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all team membersRequirements include:
    • National Orientation and Mobility Certification
    • 1-3 Years of Experience with Special Needs and/or Visually Impaired populations, preferred.
    • Experience working with school age students is preferred. -
    • Demonstrate operational knowledge of accessible mainstream technologies. -
    • Skilled in providing O&M instruction to students who are deafblind and students who have multiple disabilities. -
    • Skilled in providing instruction in the use of low vision aids
    • Current Driver's License
    • Basic Computer skills -About Centra:Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional`s criteria.Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:
      • Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
      • Highly competitive pay package
      • 401(k) plan with matching
      • Direct deposit and weekly pay
      • CEU reimbursement
      • Medical credentials reimbursement
      • A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
      • The opportunity to make sure that the career you choose is a good fit before committing to a permanent scenario
      • High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
      • Licensure reimbursement
      • Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
      • Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
      • Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal position.Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #822335. Pay package is based on 6.5 hour shifts and 32.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist School

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