Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Part-time) at Lake County Office Of Education
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
An Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible to the Senior Director – SELPA. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist teaches individuals with vision disabilities, providing a program and instruction to promote cognitive, academic; communication and language, behavioral and social, and physical development. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will provide instruction to orient blind students to their environment (class, school, home, neighborhood and city) to ensure safe, confident, efficient and independent mobility.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: ? A Master of Arts Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: ? One (1) year of successful experience in a California school district or County Schools Office ? Classroom experience teaching orientation and mobility skills. Credentialing/Licenses: ? A Restricted Special Education Credential in Visually Handicapped in Mobility; or ? A valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential authorizing service for Orientation and Mobility. Possess a valid California driver's license and the availability of an automobile with the liability coverage required by the LCOE policy.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit all of the following: * An online application * A cover letter addressing specific skills you possess for the position. * A resume which clearly describes education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. * At least Two (2) current letters of recommendation. Original transcripts will be required at time of hire and will be necessary for salary placement. Personal reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. All supporting documents must be received to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are unable to scan in and attach on your own, you may submit by: email: kandees@lakecoe.org, fax: (707) 263-0197 or mail: 1152 S. Main Street, Lakeport, Ca. 95453. Contact Human Resources at (707) 262-4151 if you have any questions. We will gladly assist you in this process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: ? A Master of Arts Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: ? One (1) year of successful experience in a California school district or County Schools Office ? Classroom experience teaching orientation and mobility skills. Credentialing/Licenses: ? A Restricted Special Education Credential in Visually Handicapped in Mobility; or ? A valid California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential authorizing service for Orientation and Mobility. Possess a valid California driver's license and the availability of an automobile with the liability coverage required by the LCOE policy.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit all of the following: * An online application * A cover letter addressing specific skills you possess for the position. * A resume which clearly describes education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. * At least Two (2) current letters of recommendation. Original transcripts will be required at time of hire and will be necessary for salary placement. Personal reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. All supporting documents must be received to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are unable to scan in and attach on your own, you may submit by: email: kandees@lakecoe.org, fax: (707) 263-0197 or mail: 1152 S. Main Street, Lakeport, Ca. 95453. Contact Human Resources at (707) 262-4151 if you have any questions. We will gladly assist you in this process.
Comments and Other Information
Employee will be a member of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) LCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.
Benefits will include:
• Longevity Pay (Years: 5,10,15,20,25,30,35)
• Paid Sick Leave (80 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• STRS Retirement plan contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Air Ambulance Membership
Comments and Other Information
Employee will be a member of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) LCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.
Benefits will include:
• Longevity Pay (Years: 5,10,15,20,25,30,35)
• Paid Sick Leave (80 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• STRS Retirement plan contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Air Ambulance Membership
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/11/2022
Contact
Andie Becerra Valdez
(707) 262-4151
(707) 262-4151
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Successful candidate will be placed on Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement determined by years of experience and education. Detailed Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule can be found at: www.lakecoe.org.
Length of Work Year
183 Service Days (3.2 hours per day/5 days per week)
Employment Type
Part Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lake County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please contact Melissa Reese, Director of Human Resources & Payroll at mreese@lakecoe.org or (707) 262-4115 if you have any questions or concerns.