Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Baltimore, MD

The Maryland School for the Blind has two openings for Orientation & Mobility Specialist, as soon as this school year!
***Now offering a $2500 retention bonus!***

New grads, seasoned COMS, and anyone in between are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

  • Requires a minimum of O&M Certification by a recognized University Program or Bachelor's Degree in O&M; is ACVREP certified or certifiable* in the field of Orientation & Mobility. (*ACVREP Certification must be obtained by the beginning of the 2nd year.)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of O&M techniques and teaching approaches, and their application to the instruction of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments/blindness.
  • General knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye, including eye diseases and conditions.
  • A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
  • Business insurance is required within the first month of employment.

After six months in this position, the employee is required to have:
  • General knowledge and application of departmental responsibilities, philosophies, and expectations.
  • General knowledge and application of MSB-related paperwork.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the assigned students' O&M program needs.
  • Certification in TCI and First Aid/CPR (provided by MSB).
  • Ability to cope with problems in the focused area of responsibility, and to determine when to refer non-routine problems to a supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

With supervision, provides Orientation and Mobility services to children birth - 21 years of age and/or adult clients.

Essential Functions

  • Evaluates and develops educational programs based on Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum, implements instruction, monitors, and reports on student (IEP) O&M programs on and off campus throughout the State of Maryland.
  • Conducts in-service training programs on an individual and group basis and disseminates O&M information to others.
  • Acts as an active department member, sharing responsibilities and workload.
  • Participates in necessary school and student meetings and completes related paperwork, adhering to established deadlines, using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
  • Transports students in a personal vehicle to training sites.
  • Stands and walks frequently, for lengthy periods of time; pushes and pulls in excess of 100 pounds and lifts up to 50 pounds without assistance; physically handles and assists other persons in the performance of daily living activities.
  • Speaks clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Evaluate and teach all forms of public transportation.

Conditions

  • Equipment Used: A variety of canes and adaptive mobility devices, a variety of low vision devices, iPad, smartphones & apps, recording systems, GPS devices, Braille writer, map-making equipment, vehicle, keyboard/computer equipment.
  • Performance Standard: Must assume 100% commitment to a collaborative, interdisciplinary service delivery model. Must assume 100% commitment to work with parents. Must also assure compliance with all health, safety, and program standards.
  • Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments on and off campus with varying sound, lighting, and temperature conditions.
  • Work Schedule: 35 days/evening hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; flextime within the workday is frequently required. This position follows the standard ten-month school schedule (with the additional requirement to cover summer programming, if needed).
  • Pay Rate: $50,143 - $101,182 (30 hours per week position) or $60,000 - $119,522 (35 hours per week position) and commensurate with education & experience, in keeping with the MSB Teachers & Related Service Providers Pay Scale. Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates, as well as a retention bonus of $2500 after one year of service.

Salary

$50,143-$119,522

Contact

Marcus Elmore
[email protected]
3501 Taylor avenue
Baltimore, Maryland United States 21236
P: 410.444.5000​
​Posting Expires November 28, 2025