2026-2027 SY Orientation Mobility Specialist EDC/SES

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide direct services to visually impaired students, aligned with IEPs. The position requires an O&M license and current licensure eligibility in New Mexico, with documentation and compliance duties including meeting attendance and training.

The role involves ensuring IEP accuracy, coordinating goals, and submitting required paperwork. Salary is set annually by the district, with PSLF eligibility for GMCS employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold Orientation and Mobility Specialist license.
• Possess certification from the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired or from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals.
• BA degree and ability to obtain NM teaching license (NM offers an alternative licensure program for BA holders).
• Terms: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.
• All GMCS schools are eligible for PSLF.
• Upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations for review.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students with IEPs in orientation and mobility for visually impaired students.
• Ensure IEPs are current for services and that goals/ objectives are monitored for progress.
• Complete required documents, attend meetings, trainings, and other duties as assigned.

Education

BA degree

NM teaching license (licensure)

Job description

TITLE: Orientation & Mobility Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Teacher Licensure Level I, II, III

DEPARTMENT: Educational Development Center

WORK HOURS: 7.5 hours per day

CONTRACT LENGTH: 203 Days

GMCS employees: Current Transfer Request Form needs to be signed by supervisor and uploaded to your application.

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Must hold an Orientation and Mobility Specialist license. See below for the requirements

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to students with IEPs. The services are related to orientation and mobility for students of the visually impaired. The O&M Specialist is to ensure that students' IEP are current in regards to services and that the goals and objectives are monitored for progress.

O&M Specialist is complete all needed documents to meet compliance and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and complete other duties, as assigned.

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALISTS, PRE K-12 Licensure Requirements

Possess certification from the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired

OR

Possess certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals

Applicants must have BA degree and possess or have ability to obtain a NM teaching license (New Mexico has an alternative licensure program for applicants who possess a BA degree or higher.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.