Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor (Academic Year) #60011034

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an Orientation and Mobility professional to collaborate with school staff and provide O&M therapy designed to increase specific skills for students who are blind or visually impaired. You will consult with parents, medical staff, teachers and administrators to promote independence in campus design and learning environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Orientation and Mobility with ACVREP certification and experience with visually impaired students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility with ACVREP certification.
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to provide O&M instruction and consultation to families and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school/agency staff to schedule visits and provide O&M therapy.
• Consult with parents, medical staff, teachers and professionals on students' needs.
• Assess and develop individualized O&M treatment plans to increase independence for blind students.
• Provide O&M instruction and consultation in natural environments for infants and toddlers.

Skills

ACVREP Certification in Orientation &

Experience with blind/VI students

Collaborative/consultative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with the school/agency staff to schedule visits and provide O&M therapy designed to increase specific skills. Consults with parents, medical staff, teachers, and other professionals regarding the needs of students. Consults with administrators, grounds and facilities staff to make recommendations regarding the most appropriate campus design to promote independence for students who are blind. Evaluate the orientation and mobility skills and related vision-specific needs of identified students. Needs may include the areas of sensory, cognitive, social, motor, and/or selfhelp ADL skills. Assess the progress of each student and modify the therapeutic or instructional program as needed. Develop appropriate individualized educational treatment plans for O&M instruction based on assessments that are designed to increase indepenendent functioning of students in a variety of settings. Provide O&M instruction and consultation to families of infants and toddlers who are blind in the natural environment.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility with current ACVREP certification in Orientation and Mobility and experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Preferred Qualifications

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA degree, high school diploma, college transcript) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driver certification).

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility with a current ACVREP certification?

• Yes
• No

02

H75 Do you have experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired?

• Yes
• No

03

H75 - Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agenc(ies)?

04

H75-Have you previously been employed by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question