Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Program: Visually Impaired Support Description: To teach visually impaired students those skills which will enable them to enter any environment, familiar or unfamiliar, and function safely, efficiently, gracefully, and independently.

Qualifications

Must hold a current credential as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) issued by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), and maintain certification for position.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 190 days/year (follows the traditional school year schedule) Salary: Bachelors Degree starting minimum: $62,011.15+ plus excellent benefits Masters Degree (up to 44 credits) starting at $66,511.15+ plus excellent benefits Higher placement available for Master's Degrees with 45+ credits The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being: Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance available for a nominal premium , plus free dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

Life Insurance at No Cost: All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy at no cost. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year . Paid Time Off: Sick days and Personal days each year. Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.

Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) . Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center: Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.

Learn more: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs . Details: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Attachment(s): 6005 Orientation and Mobility Specialist.pdf