On-Site O&M Specialist — Inspire Student Independence

Therapeds Partners; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Competitive hourly compensation

Professional development opportunities

W-2 benefits: medical, dental, vision,

401(k)

1099 contractor opportunities may be a

Clinical and administrative support

Professional community access

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in Blue Ash, OH. This on-site, part-time role offers guaranteed hours and a manageable caseload working with students who are blind or visually impaired.

You will conduct assessments, develop IEP-aligned goals, teach safe travel and mobility skills, and collaborate with families and school staff to support student independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Orientation & Mobility or Visual Related Field
• Current COMS credential through ACVREP or equivalent
• Active or eligible for NH credential required for school-based O&M
• Experience with children who are blind or visually impaired
• School-based experience preferred
• Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, transition planning, and special education services
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Ability to travel with and instruct students across environments
• Ability to complete required background clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide individual O&M instruction based on student needs and IEP goals
• Conduct O&M assessments and reevaluations
• Develop and implement individualized O&M goals and service plans
• Teach safe and independent travel skills across school, home, and community environments as appropriate
• Provide instruction in spatial awareness, orientation, sensory efficiency, environmental concepts, and mobility techniques
• Teach and support use of the long cane and other mobility tools
• Address street crossings, public transportation, community travel, and transition-related mobility skills
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on individual needs
• Complete evaluations, progress reports, service documentation, and IEP-related records
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, transition, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with families, TVIs, teachers, therapists, special education staff, and other school professionals
• Provide consultation and recommendations regarding accessibility, environmental modifications, and student safety

Skills

COMS credential

School-based experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Orientation & Mobility or Visual Related Field

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in Blue Ash, OH. This on-site, part-time role offers guaranteed hours and a manageable caseload working with students who are blind or visually impaired.

You will conduct assessments, develop IEP-aligned goals, teach safe travel and mobility skills, and collaborate with families and school staff to support student independence.