Elementary O&M Specialist - Year-Long Impact & Pay

Birch Agency; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (W2)

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Birch Agency in Plainfield, IL is seeking a compassionate Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) for a full-time school-based role on an elementary caseload for the 2026-27 school year. In-person position with a collaborative district team to empower students with visual impairments.

The role emphasizes direct services, assessments, goal development, and alignment with IEPs, while maintaining compliance and effective family collaboration.

Qualifications

• COMS certification required.
• Experience with school-aged students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

COMS Certification

Experience with School-aged

Communication skills

Independent with teamwork

Job description

Birch Agency in Plainfield, IL is seeking a compassionate Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) for a full-time school-based role on an elementary caseload for the 2026-27 school year. In-person position with a collaborative district team to empower students with visual impairments.

The role emphasizes direct services, assessments, goal development, and alignment with IEPs, while maintaining compliance and effective family collaboration.