Orientation and Mobility Specialist (13044)

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Master’s degree with emphasis in Orientation and Mobility or other related degree and eligibility to sit for the Certified Orientation and Mobility (COMS) certification.
  • For more information on the COMS: https://www.acvrep.org/certifications/coms
• Must meet qualifications for certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals (ACVREP).
• Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Applicants with a related bachelor's or master’s degree in a field other than Orientation and Mobility or other related degree as acceptable for ACVREP certification may be considered for a training assignment at the minimum listed salary. Applicants hired under a training assignment are required to perform the duties of the job while completing a master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility or other related degree as acceptable for ACVREP certification. Employees who complete their master's degrees will receive a base pay increase. Employees who choose to take the ACVREP certification exam and pass it, will receive an additional base pay increase.

Employees hired under a training assignment are guided to schools that provide both distance learning and scholarship funds.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials online through the State of Montana Careers site:

• Cover Letter-In your cover letter:
  • Describe your experience teaching new skills to individuals over 55 years of age.
  • Describe an experience interacting with a person with a disability.
• Resume-Please include dates of employment and your Supervisor’s name/phone number for each position
• Undergraduate Academic Transcripts

To be considered for any DPHHS Agency position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, as well as upload any required application materials. Successful applicant(s) are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position.