The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), a
division within the Department of Human Services, is seeking to hire up to
four Orientation and Mobility Instructors within the next three months to
provide itinerant instruction to consumers served by the agency. CBVI serves
individuals throughout the lifespan, i.e., infants, children, and adults.
Job Opportunity: December 7, 2016
TITLE: Orientation and Mobility Instructor (4) positions available.
SALARY: $59, 031.79 - $83,803.57
DEFINITION: Under direction of a Supervisor of Rehabilitation Training
or Assistant Supervisor of Educational Programs in the Commission for the
Blind and Visually Impaired, Department of Human Services, provides for the
evaluation, education, and training of individuals who are blind,
vision-impaired, or deaf-blind in the area of particular specialty in order
to prepare them for maximal independent living, orientation, mobility, and
vocational skills; does related duties as required.
EDUCATION: A valid Orientation and Mobility Instructor Certification
issued by either the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Educational Specialists or the National Blindness Certification Board.
EXPERIENCE: Twenty - four (24) months of appropriate, certified
teaching experience in an approved school.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's
license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Interested candidates possessing the requirements should forward resumes
with their letter of interest to:
EMAIL: Jessie.powell at dhs.state.nj.us