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ABOUT US The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. The Special Education Teacher Orientation and Mobility   will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Countywide Services .    The Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides   high-quality   instruction to students with blindness or low vision to enable these students to   attain   systematic orientation to and safe movement within their environments in school, home, and community settings. Orientation and Mobility Instructors play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for their students by providing and tailoring   instruction   needed to be a confident and independent traveler. Applicants currently employed with another Maryland public school system   are responsible for   verifying eligibility for release for this non-supervisory position if selected. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all   qualifications below   to be considered for the vacancy . A combination of education and experience may be considered. Education: Possession of a   bachelor's   degree from an accredited college or university Preferred Education: Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from a regionally accredited college or university program Certification/Licensure: Certification/Licensure Priority will be given to applicants who: Hold s   a current Maryland State Department of Education Professional certificate or license in the following areas: • Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional certificate or license in   a   MSDE licensure area   with an endorsement in Blind/Visually Impairment at the time of application • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP); OR National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) OR • Holds a current out-of-state educator certificate and   is   eligible for a Maryland State Department of Education educator certificate with the   appropriate endorsement   in   with an endorsement in Blind/Visually Impairment at the time of application   . • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP); OR National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) • Have completed all requirements to be eligible for a Professional Maryland State Department of Education certificate/license in the   appropriate licensure   area at the time of application. Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the   application process   for educator   licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application. Hold s   ( or eligible for )   a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services   (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and must be actively enrolled in Maryland  Medicaid. Employees not holding NPI or Maryland Medicaid enrollment upon hire must apply for NPI within   10 days   of employment and Maryland Medicaid   immediately   upon receipt of NPI. Employees must   retain   active NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment as a condition of employment. Experience: • E xperience in orientation and mobility instruction. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The   list below   is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all   possible job   responsibilities, tasks, and duties. • Develop and implement lessons to teach proficient and safe travel in familiar and unfamiliar environments based on IEP and IFSP services . • Perform Orientation and Mobility assessments that focus on long- and short-term travel needs of students with visual impairments • Use Orientation and Mobility Assessments to develop IFSP/IEP goals and   objectives   tailored to individual student needs. Monitor and report progress to IFSP and IEP teams The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities   required   for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The ideal candidate for this role will also   possess   a combination of the   additional   qualifications below. If you   don’t   meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. • Knowledge of the field of orientation and mobility, including eye conditions and implications, compensatory skills, including long cane travel, technology for travel aides, and access to travel within the community. • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations. • Ability to act in an itinerant capacity. • Demonstrate effective oral communication and written skills. • Demonstrate ability to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of   students   birth to 21. ADDITIONAL   REQUIREMENTS Working Hours • 8: 00   a.m.-   3:30   p.m.   with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period daily. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Complete applications must be   submitted , and o nce your application has been   submitted , you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.   I ncomplete applications will not be   consider ed .     Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. SELECTION   CRITERIA Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.   Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the   position ’s   qualifications and the needs of the school system. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Compensation This is a   10 -month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The   current salary ranges   for this position   are   on the   10- Month   Special   Education   Teacher salary scale. Actual placement will be   in accordance with   the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers education and relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime. Telework Program This position   may be   eligible to   participate   after the first 60 working days of employment. Telework schedules will be subject to approval and   determined   by the department and/or supervisor. Retirement Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee   elect   membership.   The annual   contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary . Benefits HCPSS offers a   comprehensive benefits package   for eligible employees.   Information about   additional   benefits such as paid time off can be found in the   negotiated agreement   for employees in this bargaining unit. Pre-Employment   Requirements Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer   of   employment. Recommended candidates will   be required   to   provide references from current and recent supervisors. A ll employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review,   pursuant to   Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.   In addition, s ome positions will require   completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing . Anyone offered employment is   required   to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS   participates in E-Verify and   does not offer employee sponsorship. For questions   regarding   this posting, please contact   Cathleen Maloney   a t [email protected] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected] . HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.