| Location | Lexington, SC |
| Salary | $52,250–$95,209 Per Year |
Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor (Academic Year) #60011034
Salary
$52,250.00 - $95,209.00 Annually
Location
Lexington County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
193793
Agency
School for the Deaf and the Blind
Division
Vision Outreach Services
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
2/7/2027 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
To apply, please submit an application on-line.
Class Code:
UB05
Position Number:
60011034
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.
$52,250.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$95,209.00
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
Collaborate with the school/agency staff to schedule visits and provide O&M therapy designed to increase specific skills. Consults with parents, medical staff, teachers, and other professionals regarding the needs of students. Consults with administrators, grounds and facilities staff to make recommendations regarding the most appropriate campus design to promote independence for students who are blind. Evaluate the orientation and mobility skills and related vision-specific needs of identified students. Needs may include the areas of sensory, cognitive, social, motor, and/or selfhelp ADL skills. Assess the progress of each student and modify the therapeutic or instructional program as needed. Develop appropriate individualized educational treatment plans for O&M instruction based on assessments that are designed to increase indepenendent functioning of students in a variety of settings. Provide O&M instruction and consultation to families of infants and toddlers who are blind in the natural environment.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelors degree in Orientation and Mobility with current ACVREP certification in Orientation and Mobility and experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.
Preferred Qualifications
If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA degree, high school diploma, college transcript) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., 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.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Orientation and Mobility with a current ACVREP certification?
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H75 Do you have experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired?
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H75 - Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agenc(ies)?
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H75-Have you previously been employed by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind?
Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency School for the Deaf and the Blind Address 355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29302
Phone 864-577-7525
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.