Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI):

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has substantial knowledge and experience in educating students to master the core curriculum and expanded curriculum that teaches them how to navigate their physical, social, and personal worlds. Our expertise is accessed and used by local educators to improve the education of all of Indiana's children who are blind or have low vision. Because of its strong reputation, the school attracts highly qualified administrators and educators, and students from other states whose parents move to Indiana so that their children can attend.

Role Overview:

The Orientation and Mobility Outreach Instructor supports schools that request ISBVI services for blind and visually impaired students. You will provide direct and indirect services to students and teachers in an assigned school district. You will assist students in assessing, orienting, and navigating diverse environments safely and efficiently. You will help students to use various senses, environmental queues, and mobility aids to improve their skills, techniques, and confidence in their surroundings.  You may also work with residential and non-residential students who are served by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

This position requires you to be a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist or equivalent at the time of application. Visit for additional information.

Salary Statement:

The School for the Blind and Visually Impaired utilizes a qualification matrix to determine salary. Education, licensure, certifications, years of experience, and duties are considered. Minimum pay is $59,800 annually.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

• Provide direct orientation and mobility instruction and assessments to students.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for students' individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Prepare weekly lesson plans according to students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Document student progress and provide progress reports and report cards as required by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI).
• Participate in student IEP team meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
• Provide strategies and adaptations to teachers to promote successful outcomes for students who are blind or have low vision.
• Provide training for teachers, service providers, administrators, and parents regarding orientation and mobility.
• Communicate regularly with parents, residential staff, and other center-based staff regarding students' progress and needs to ensure comprehensive and consistent instructional procedures and programming.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

• Indiana teaching certificate.
• Orientation and Mobility certification required .

Additional qualifications:

• Ability to participate in professional development activities such as attending conferences, workshops, and regional/state/national offerings to stay current with the latest trends.
• Thorough knowledge of state, federal, and agency rules, and regulations.
• Ability to plan student development programs that will best meet their needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at  jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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