Career Opportunity
Class Title:	Special Ed. Teacher/O&M Specialist			Position#:	TL4744
Class Code/Slot:	UB05			Band:	0
Department:	Vision
Location:	Coastal Region
Employment Information:	Full-time Time Limited Position/42 weeks per year/37.50 hours week
Salary Range:	Based on Education and Experience/DOE Certification
		BA Level:	$32,706		minimum
		BA Plus 18 hours:	$34,177		minimum
		MA Level:	$37,447		minimum
Duties:
Develop appropriate individualized educational/treatment plans based on assessments. Works with school/agency staff to schedule visits and provide itinerant therapy designed to increase specific skills, consult with parents, teachers and other professionals regarding the needs of students. Evaluates the orientation and mobility skills and related vision-specific needs of identified students. Needs may include the areas of sensory, cognitive, social, motor and self-help/independent living skills. Assess the progress of each student and modify the therapeutic program as needed. Maintain student records by Medicaid standards to comply with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility with current ACVREP certification in Orientation and Mobility and at least 2 years experience working with students in an educational setting. SC Teacher Certification is required. Must be proficient in performing assessments and developing goals and objectives to meet the unique needs of students who are blind. Must be knowledgeable about the use of low vision aids, Braille, specialized equipment and devices used by students who are blind. Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with parents, teachers, and other professionals in the provision of services.
State Application Required:	Office of Human Resources
	SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
	355 Cedar Springs Road
	Spartanburg, SC 29302
Opening Date:	July 10, 2008
Closing Date:	Until filled
The School for the Deaf and the Blind is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.