Orientation & Mobility Instructor

Lewiston, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 11196 - 12514

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for application information.

Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services - Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Job Class Code: 3015
Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $49275.20 $69139.20/Annually
Location: Statewide: Bangor Lewiston Augusta Portland
Opening Date: January 21 2026
Closing Date: February 4 2026

Our team is passionate about providing Orientation and Mobility services to children and adults who are Blind or low vision. We are seeking an O&M Specialist to join the team. The successful candidate will work closely with schools families and other blindness rehabilitation professionals and requires strong interpersonal organizational and collaborative skills.

This position can be based out of Bangor Augusta Lewiston or Portland offices. Frequent regional travel is necessary.

Minimum qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and two (2) years of experience providing instruction in Orientation and Mobility -OR- a Masters Degree in Orientation and Mobility.

Primary responsibilities include:

Teaches children and adults who are blind or low vision to travel safely and independently using remaining senses in order to improve mobility.

Determines feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients through evaluation of services available and expected results in order to set reasonable goals.

Instructs in use of low vision aids as it relates to mobility through knowledge of devices and degree and type of impairment in order to explain and teach use and enhance safe client mobility.

Counsels clients and family members on adjustment to visual impairment in order to assist client and family in adjustment process.

Confers with social services providers and other professionals in order to provide and coordinate client services.

Develops community awareness of Orientation & Mobility and Blind Rehabilitation services in order to enhance community awareness and assist in accommodating clients.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

Must have (or be eligible within six (6) months) ACVREP certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Dual certification O&M and CVRT TVI CRC or CLVT preferred.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Elissa Rowe at

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Required Experience:

If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for appli...