Special Teacher-Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Working Title: Special Teacher-Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Job Class: Special Teacher: BA/BS - MA/MS+License+30

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/01/2024

• Closing Date : 05/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / Student Support Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.90 - $51.09 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : No

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This job is first open to employees of this agency who are in the Special Teacher classification and are otherwise eligible (with orientation and mobility certification) to apply. Other qualified applicants will be considered after internal applicants.

• The incumbent in this position will assist the Minnesota State Academies to develop and implement effective orientation and mobility training to deafblind and blind/visually impaired students. This position will assist blind/visually impaired students to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, job sites, within the community and in any environment by providing direct orientation and mobility instructional services.

• This is an 10-month per year position and the work schedule follows the MSA school calendar.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current and valid Minnesota Teaching License or the ability to obtain by the start date.

• Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and background in orientation and mobility training with deafblind to blind/visually impaired and/or multi-challenged youth.

• Possession of a current and valid Minnesota Teaching License in the area of Special Education.

• Knowledge of Braille and American Sign Language skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk/stand/sit during the scheduled workday and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following

• Ability to obtain assigned American Sign Language level within 4 years (classes provided on campus).

• Ability to complete Braille and Blind Awareness (classes held on campus).

• Successful completion of a Criminal Background check.

• Employees driving on MSA business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MSA's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.