Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

RCM Health Care Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) for a part-time, school-based position in the Denver, CO area. The assignment covers leave coverage from August 18, 2025 through the end of October, with a possible extension through November.

The role involves serving students in grades 3–12 across 13 sites, 0.6 FTE (approximately 24 hours weekly), travel between sites, and collaboration with TVIs, families, and staff to implement IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Current COMS certification through ACVREP.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field.
• Experience working with K–12 students and transition-age youth preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
• Understanding of IDEA, IEP processes, and school-based service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in orientation and mobility skills to students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement individualized goals aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Conduct functional mobility assessments and environmental safety evaluations.
• Teach safe travel techniques including cane use, sighted guide, environmental awareness, and public transportation navigation.
• Support students’ independence in accessing school and community environments.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs), classroom staff, and families to promote skill carryover.
• Travel between schools to deliver services according to student needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide progress updates and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate service records and progress documentation.

Skills

COMS certification

Communication skills

K-12 experience

Transition-age youth experience

Independent work across multiple sites

Driver’s license

IDEA/IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field

Job description

Job Title: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Location: Denver, CO Area
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Duration: Through End of October (Possible Extension through November)
Schedule: Part-Time, 0.6 FTE (Approx. 24 hours/week)
Compensation: $50–$65/hour (based on experience)

We are seeking a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) for a part-time, school-based position in the Denver, CO area. This is a temporary assignment to cover a leave, beginning August 18 and continuing through the end of October, with the possibility of extension through November (not guaranteed).

This role supports students across 13 school sites, serving grades 3–12 as well as a transition program for young adults. The position is 0.6 FTE (approximately 24 hours per week), and travel between sites is required.

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction in orientation and mobility skills to students with visual impairments
• Develop and implement individualized goals aligned with each student’s IEP
• Conduct functional mobility assessments and environmental safety evaluations
• Teach safe travel techniques including cane use, sighted guide, environmental awareness, and public transportation navigation
• Support students’ independence in accessing school and community environments
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs), classroom staff, and families to promote skill carryover
• Travel between schools to deliver services according to student needs
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide progress updates and recommendations
• Maintain accurate service records and progress documentation

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Qualifications:

• Current COMS certification through ACVREP
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field
• Experience working with K–12 students and transition-age youth preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required
• Understanding of IDEA, IEP processes, and school-based service delivery

Why Work With RCM?
Since 1975, RCM Health Care Services has specialized in providing school districts with equal access to Special Education services such as Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health services, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals as well as Nursing services to many of the nation's top 100 school districts.

Through years of experience of focusing on an educationally based approach, RCM Health Care Services understands exactly what school districts and providers need to meet student IEP goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.

As a $200 million publicly traded company, we have the reliability, integrity and resources to meet the needs of students, staff and school districts nation-wide.

RCM Health Care Services believeallstudents deserve the best education in order to be successful in the academic environment, home environment and community. Our number one priority is student success. Therefore, it is important we hire exceptional Special Education staff that have the same mission and values as RCM Health Care Services.Students' first.

At RCM Health Care Services, you are a valuable team member. We believe you are important and we highly respect the knowledge and skills you have in order to help students' be successful. We believe you will make a big difference in the lives of children and adolescents. Please join us!