Special Education Teacher Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Howard County Public School System; United States; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Howard County Public School System seeks a Special Education Teacher – Orientation and Mobility (HCPSS) to support students with visual impairments. The role emphasizes teaching proficient and safe travel, based on IEP/IFSP services, and requires collaboration with IFSP/IEP teams.

The position expects expertise in orientation and mobility instruction, and appropriate Maryland certifications. It is a 10-month per year assignment with standard school-year hours.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility from a regionally accredited program is preferred.
• Certification/License: Maryland MSDE certificate or license with an endorsement in Blind/Visually Impairment, or COMS/NOMC.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement lessons to teach proficient and safe travel for students with visual impairments.
• Perform orientation and mobility assessments to inform IFSP/IEP goals.
• Develop IFSP/IEP goals and objectives based on assessments.
• Monitor and report progress to IFSP and IEP teams.

Conocimientos

Experience in orientation and mobility

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

Special Education Teacher – Orientation and Mobility (HCPSS)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lessons to teach proficient and safe travel in familiar and unfamiliar environments based on IEP/IFSP services.
• Perform orientation and mobility assessments focusing on long- and short-term travel needs of students with visual impairments.
• Use assessments to develop IFSP/IEP goals and objectives tailored to individual student needs.
• Monitor and report progress to IFSP and IEP teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility from a regionally accredited program.
• Certification/License: Current Maryland State Department of Education professional certificate or license in a licensure area with an endorsement in Blind/Visually Impairment, or equivalent certification such as COMS or NOMC.
• Experience in orientation and mobility instruction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of orientation and mobility field, eye conditions, compensatory skills, technology, and community access.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations.
• Capability to act in an itinerant capacity.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students aged birth to 21.

Additional Information

Working hours: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (30‑minute unpaid lunch).

This is a 10‑month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association employee bargaining unit.

Application Requirements

Complete applications must be submitted via the HCPSS application system. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HCPSS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.