Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Amergis Orientation and Mobility Teacher (COMS) - $57/hr in Phoenix, Arizona

The Teacher Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialistprovides students with appropriate learning experiences and activities designedto help them in social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher Orientation and Mobility enable studentsto develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positivemanner and teach students with visual impairments to safely and independentlynavigate their environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Instructs students withvisual impairments to be mobile in a proficient and safe manner in allenvironments

  • Consults with teachers, parents, and school support staff toensure that home and classroom environments are properly modified and/oradapted for Amergisization of independence in mobility

  • Develops orientation and mobility plans to meet IEPgoals

  • Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles

  • Assists in the selection of instructional materials andequipment

  • Evaluates student learning styles and use results to planeducational activities

  • Conducts assessments of student progress and achievementusing testing methodology

  • Compiles reports, records, and documents as required

  • Conducts conferences with parents, teachers, students, andother school district staff

  • Follows School and Amergis District policies and procedures

  • Trains support staff, parents and other personnel toincorporate orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom routine

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid state teaching certificate as required by stateregulations

  • Minimum of one year experience in learning environmentpreferred

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is 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.

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