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Orientation & Mobility Instructor - Albany, United States - Capital Region BOCES
Description
Basic Function:
The work involves responsibility for enhancing employability, maximizing independence and assisting in the development of the capacities and strengths of students who are blind and/or visually impaired. Incumbents teach vision-impaired the capacities and strengths of people who are blind and visually impaired. Does related work as required.
Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualification: Holds valid Orientation & Mobility Specialist Certification through ACVREP or meets the requirements to become certified as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist Certification through ACVREP.
Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.
Position Start Date:09/02/2024
Application Deadline:05/31/2024
Civil Service Title: Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Job Number: A5
