Orientation & Mobility Specialist — Special Education (Telework Eligible)

HCPSS; Maryland; On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after 60 days

Pension plan

Job summary

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Special Education Teacher Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide high-quality instruction for students who are blind or have low vision. The role focuses on systematic orientation and safe movement in school, home, and community settings, aligning with IEP/IFSP services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will develop tailored lessons, perform O&M assessments, and monitor progress, working within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's in Orientation & Mobility preferred.
• MSDE certification/licensure in Blind/Visually Impairment preferred.
• Experience in orientation & mobility instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lessons for safe travel for students with visual impairments.
• Perform Orientation and Mobility assessments and set IFSP/IEP goals.
• Monitor progress and report to IFSP/IEP teams.

Skills

Orientation & Mobility knowledge

Collaborative skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility (preferred)

Job description

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Special Education Teacher Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide high-quality instruction for students who are blind or have low vision. The role focuses on systematic orientation and safe movement in school, home, and community settings, aligning with IEP/IFSP services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will develop tailored lessons, perform O&M assessments, and monitor progress, working within a