Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, Spartanburg, SC

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  • South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
  • Spartanburg, SC

Job Description

Salary: $42,801.00 - $71,562.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174909
Agency: School for the Deaf and the Blind
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply, please submit an application online.
Class Code:: AG44
Position Number:: 60010386
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $42,081.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $56,781.00
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


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.

Additional Comments


If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (i.e., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (i.e., 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.
01


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No

02


Do you have Orientation and Mobility Certification?
  • Yes
  • No

03


Do you have 3 to 5 years of professional O&M experience in a school setting?
  • Yes
  • No

04


Have you previously been employed by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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