orientation and mobility instructor
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Spécialiste en orientation et mobilité
Posted on August 13, 2026 by Employer details Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
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Spécialiste en orientation et mobilité Department of Education and Early Childhood Development CONTRACTOpen CompetitionTelework - Flexible within New-Brunswick Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB! Who we are:The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.The employees of the department of EECD develop programs and offer services that support parents and educators and encourage learners from birth to 20 years old, to achieve lasting and transferable learning that will serve them throughout their lives.What you will do:Reporting to the Director of the Autism Learning Partnership/Partenariat d'apprentissage en autisme et Services spécialisés, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the functional abilities of learners in the Francophone education sector in the areas of orientation & mobility and, potentially, in their development and daily living activities.As a rehabilitation professional, they will identify and implement appropriate interventions to support skill development across the different areas of the Extended Core Curriculum, a specialized intervention program for children and students with visual impairments, including:Orientation and mobilitySensory developmentIndependence in daily living activitiesThey will work closely with parents, specialist teachers for children and students with visual impairments, and school staff to ensure a collaborative and individualized approach.Conduct functional assessments to identify children's needs and propose appropriate intervention strategies.Design and implement individualized and group interventions aimed at promoting children's independence and active participation in their environments.Develop interventions to support the acquisition of body, spatial, and environmental concepts.Assess, provide, and teach the use of the white cane, identification cane, or mobility aid cane (if certified as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist).Provide recommendations to improve the visual accessibility of school and community environments to maximize the autonomy and safety of learners with visual impairments.Document interventions and ensure thorough follow-up.Deliver services in various settings (home, early learning centers, school, community).Organize and lead awareness activities for school and community audiences.Stay informed about best practices in visual impairment support. Who you are:You are a person passionate about developing the potential of children, students, and inclusion. Independent yet able to work effectively in a team, you demonstrate respect and a strong professional ethic. You have a talent for collaborating with various stakeholders and professionals. Your constant focus on innovation and continuous improvement sets you apart. With strong communication skills, you are creative in problem-solving and possess leadership qualities that allow you to positively influence teamwork.Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following: Required Competencies:Hold a master's degree in Visual Impairment Intervention with a specialization in Orientation and Mobility, or a Certificate in Orientation and Mobility issued by a recognized university, or possess training deemed equivalent;Be a member in good standing of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), or be eligible for membership;ORHave five (5) years of relevant experience in a related field, such as community pediatric occupational therapy or specialized teaching for individuals with visual impairments; andBe willing to complete specialized training in visual impairment with the go- Location Fredericton, NB
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$20.00 to $35.90HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #26-2000-C19
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