VACANCY NOTICE

Vacancy Title: Orientation and Mobility Instructor

Job Order Number: MO6231987

City: St. Louis

Section/Division: MO School for the Blind / Division of Special Education

Salary: $ 26,148.00 minimum annually (depending on prior experience and credentials)

Deadline: Open until filled (posting date: November 27, 2006)

DEFINITION: This is a school-term, professional position teaching students who are blind, visually impaired, multi-handicapped and deaf-blind.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education
meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the following.)

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university with specialization in Orientation and Mobility.

Current certification in O&M issued by ACVREP or be eligible to take exam to be certified.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Considerable knowledge of modern practices, techniques and methods of teaching, particularly as this applies to the area of education for the blind and visually impaired.

2. Ability to assess the needs of students and develop programs accordingly.

3. Ability to work effectively with students.

4. Ability to make accurate observations.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, residential staff, related services staff and parents and collaborative relationships with other agencies and school programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Serve as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine O&M eligibility for students with visual impairments.
Design and provide specialized instruction to each assigned student in the school building, community, and in a dormitory setting.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, on-site staff, parents and student to implement modifications and accommodations as specified on the IEP.
Track and document student progress on IEP goals and communicate progress to all members of the IEP team, including parents, on a regular basis including quarterly progress reports.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Optional Part Of Application Procedure:

Applicants may register with the Missouri Workforce Development Career Center, but it is not required. By registering, you will automatically be contacted by Workforce Development Career Center for future Department positions if you are qualified. Your registration with Workforce Development Career Center expires every ninety days. You may extend your registration beyond the ninety days by telephoning your local Workforce Development Career Center.

Mandatory Part of Application Procedure:
Applicants must use one of the three options below when applying for a vacant Department position.

1. Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Missouri School for the Blind, 3815 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.

2. Call (314) 776-4320 or write us at Human Resources, Missouri School for the Blind, 3815 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63110 and ask that a Department Application be mailed to your address; or,

3. Apply electronically at our Web Site: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.htmlex~~humresap~~.html. Although you may have submitted application materials for other vacant Department positions, you must submit an application or resume for each subsequent Department position for which you apply. The Department will accept photocopies of resumes or previously completed Department applications.

If it is a professional vacancy and you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit college transcripts. You may submit the transcripts with your application if you choose. If applications are sent separately from your application materials, please ensure that your college/university sends the transcript in care of the Vacancy Number listed at the top of this Vacancy Notice.

BENEFITS
(For a Full-Time Position)

VACATION: Generally accrue 15 days a year for beginning employees.

SICK LEAVE: Generally accrue 15 days a year.

HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.

RETIREMENT: Vested after five years of creditable service.

LIFE INSURANCE: One times employee’s annual salary ($15,000 minimum) in basic life insurance coverage provided at no cost.

OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual salary. Spouse and children’s coverage is also available.

HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid/subsidized plans available the first of the month after employment.

DENTAL PLANS: Several plans are available. Certain areas of the state only: Employee may pay through payroll deduction.

MENTAL HEALTH PLAN: Up to six counseling visits per family per year.

TAX DEFERRED PLANS: State contributes $25 to eligible employees after 12 continuous months of employment.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

To inquire about other employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access our Web Page at: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.htmlex~~humresap~~.html

TTY/TDD users: Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.

INTERNET USERS

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