Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Visually Impaired Support

To teach visually impaired students those skills which will enable them to enter any environment, familiar or unfamiliar, and function safely, efficiently, gracefully, and independently.

Qualifications: Must hold a current credential as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) issued by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), and maintain certification for position.

Terms: Full-time, 190 days Salary Schedule: As of 7/1/2026: Bachelors minimum: $62,011.15 Master's degree up to 44 credits starting at $66,511.15 (higher placement available for master's degrees with 45+ credits), plus excellent benefits.

The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance available for a nominal premium, plus free dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance at No Cost: All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year.
• Paid Time Off: Sick days and Personal days each year.
• Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center: Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs. Details: