Elementary O&M Specialist — Help Students Thrive

Birch Agency; Plainfield (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

PTO

Recruiter support

Résumé du poste

Birch Agency is hiring an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist for an elementary school in Plainfield, IL for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, in-person role focuses on helping students with visual impairments develop mobility and independence in school and community settings.

Join a collaborative special education team with competitive weekly pay and benefits. The position supports student success and independence through compliant O&M instruction and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• COMS certification required.
• Experience with school-aged students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct Orientation & Mobility services to students with visual impairments per IEPs.
• Conduct O&M assessments and contribute to evaluation reports.
• Develop individualized mobility goals and instructional plans.
• Teach safe travel skills in school, home, and community environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in IEP meetings.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal special education guidelines.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Independence with teamwork

Formation

COMS certification

Experience with school-aged students

Description du poste

Birch Agency is hiring an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist for an elementary school in Plainfield, IL for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, in-person role focuses on helping students with visual impairments develop mobility and independence in school and community settings.

Join a collaborative special education team with competitive weekly pay and benefits. The position supports student success and independence through compliant O&M instruction and family partnerships.