The Maryland School for the Blind ยท 5 months ago
Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Nottingham, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $120K/yrThe Maryland School for the Blind is seeking Orientation & Mobility Specialists to provide essential services to children and adults with visual impairments. The role involves evaluating and developing educational programs, conducting training, and participating in a multidisciplinary team to enhance students' independence and mobility skills.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Evaluates, develops educational programs based on Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum, implements instruction, monitors and reports on student (IEP) O&M programs on and off campus throughout the State of Maryland
Conducts in-service training programs on individual and group basis and disseminates O&M information to others
Acts as an active department member, sharing responsibilities and workload
Participates in necessary school and student meetings and completes related paperwork, adhering to established deadlines, using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar
Transports students in personal vehicle to training sites
Stands and walks frequently, for lengthy periods of time; pushes and pulls in excess of 100 pounds and lifts up to 50 pounds without assistance; physically handles and assists other persons in the performance of daily living activities
Speaks clearly and effectively with students, parents and colleagues
Evaluate and teach all forms of public transportation
Qualification
Required
Requires a minimum of O&M Certification by a recognized University Program or Bachelor's Degree in O&M; is ACVREP certified or certifiable in the field of Orientation & Mobility. (ACVREP Certification must be obtained by the beginning of the 2nd year.)
Comprehensive knowledge of O&M techniques and teaching approaches and their application to the instruction of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments/blindness
General knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye including eye diseases and conditions
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Business insurance is required within first month of employment
After six months in this position, the employee is required to have: General knowledge and application of departmental responsibilities, philosophies, and expectations
General knowledge and application of MSB related paperwork
Comprehensive knowledge of assigned students' O&M program needs
Certification in TCI and First Aid/CPR (provided by MSB)
Ability to cope with problems in the focused area of responsibility, and to determine when to refer non-routine problems to supervisor
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package! This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, professional development, wellness programs, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement!
$2500 retention bonus!
Company
The Maryland School for the Blind
The mission of the Maryland School for the Blind is to serve students with blindness or low vision of all abilities from birth through 21 throughout their educational journey.
Founded in 1853
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase