O&M Specialist: Empower Visually Impaired Students

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Telecommuting & flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified Orientation and Mobility Specialist to enhance students' independence for the visually impaired. You will provide O&M instruction aligned with IEP goals, train staff, and collaborate with school and agency personnel to schedule visits and support student achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, O&M certification, and 3–5 years of school-based O&M experience; verification of education may be requested at interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Orientation and Mobility Certification required.
• Must have 3 to 5 years of professional O&M experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or group instruction designed to increase orientation and mobility skills of students with visual impairments based on specific IEP goals and campus program needs.
• Provide training to staff to encourage consistent support for student achievement.
• Collaborate with school/agency staff to schedule visits and provide O&M therapy designed to increase specific skills.
• Consult with parents, medical staff, teachers, and other professionals regarding the needs of students.
• Consult with administrators, grounds and facilities staff to make recommendations regarding the most appropriate campus design to promote independence for students who are blind.

Skills

O&M expertise

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college/university

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified Orientation and Mobility Specialist to enhance students' independence for the visually impaired. You will provide O&M instruction aligned with IEP goals, train staff, and collaborate with school and agency personnel to schedule visits and support student achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, O&M certification, and 3–5 years of school-based O&M experience; verification of education may be requested at interview.