Maintenance Technician III (First Shift)

WMFHA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Orientation & Mobility educator to support students who are blind or visually impaired in a multidisciplinary school setting. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for ages 3–21, teaching cane travel, environmental navigation, and route planning, while collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to embed skills in daily routines.

Ideal candidates hold COMS/ACVREP credentials and have pediatric VI experience, with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Certification in Orientation & Mobility or equivalent credentialing.
• Experience with K-12 or pediatric students who are visually impaired.
• Strong knowledge of cane techniques and O&M strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with families and teams.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for off-site instruction.
• Willingness to complete background checks and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for visually impaired students aged 3–21.
• Teach cane travel, spatial concepts, environmental navigation, and mobility skills.
• Create individualized O&M goals and lesson plans; track progress toward IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate O&M into routines.
• Participate in IEP meetings and enter progress notes into the student record system.
• Adapt materials to meet sensory, cognitive, and mobility needs.
• Maintain safety standards during on-campus and community travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Education

COMS/ACVREP Certification

K-12 or pediatric VI experience

Job description

Help students who are blind or visually impaired build confidence and independence

Jobot Job is hosted by: Parker Huguley

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a non-profit, special education school serving children and young adults with visual impairments and multiple disabilities in an urban public-school setting. Our team is multidisciplinary (teachers, therapists, aides, and support staff) and focused on hands-on, individualized instruction that helps students achieve independence at school and in the community.

Why join us?

• Meaningful, student-centered work with measurable impact on mobility, safety, and independence
• Collaborative team environment with strong classroom and therapy partnerships
• Regular school-year schedule (weekday hours) that supports work-life balance
• Professional development and certification support for vision services professionals

Job Details

What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3-21), including those with additional disabilities
• Teach cane travel, spatial concepts, environmental navigation, route planning, and community mobility skills
• Create and implement individualized O&M goals and lesson plans; track progress toward IEP objectives
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and families to integrate O&M into daily routines
• Participate in IEP meetings, prepare documentation, and enter progress notes into the student record system
• Adapt materials/approaches to meet sensory, cognitive, and mobility needs
• Maintain safety standards during on-campus and community travel instruction

Qualifications (Required / Preferred)

• Certification in Orientation & Mobility (e.g., COMS, ACVREP certification) or equivalent credentialing preferred
• K-12 or pediatric school experience working with students who are visually impaired; experience with multiple disabilities a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of cane techniques, environmental modification, and instructional strategies for O&M
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; able to communicate clearly with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Valid driver’s license preferred for off-site/community instruction (if applicable)
• Willingness to complete criminal history / background checks and any required school onboarding

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off (typical school-year benefits)
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and access to classroom resources

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.