Orientation and Mobility Instructor

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI):The School is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana’s children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve. Role Overview: The Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides direct and indirect services to students and teachers. You will assist students in assessing, orienting, and navigating diverse environments safely and efficiently. You will help students to use various senses, environmental queues, and mobility aids to improve their skills, techniques, and confidence in their surroundings. You may also work with residential and non-residential students who are served by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This position requires you to be a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist or equivalent at the time of application. Visit https://www.acvrep.org/certifications/coms for additional information. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life:

Requirements

Ability to hold and maintain an Indiana Teaching certificate
Must remain current with latest trends in Orientation and Mobility instruction.
Able to participate in professional development activities such regional, state, and national conferences and workshops.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and agency rules and regulations.
Ability to plan student development programs that will best meet their needs.
Effective communication skills.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist or equivalent at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Orientation and Mobility.

Responsibilities

Provide direct Orientation and Mobility instruction and assessments to students.
Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives for students.
Prepare weekly lesson plans according to student IEP goals and objectives.
Document student progress and provide progress reports and report cards as required by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI).
Participate in student IEP team meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
Provide strategies and adaptations to teachers to promote successful outcomes for students who are blind or low vision.
Provide training for teachers, service providers, administrators and parents regarding orientation and mobility.
Communicate on a regular basis with parents, residential staff, and other center-based staff regarding student progress and needs to ensure comprehensive and consistent instructional procedures and programming.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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