Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Eleutheria; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits including medical,

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing and CE reimbursements

W-2 employment

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time and donation matching

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Houston, TX area. The role is part-time (20 hrs/week) and in-person at school sites.

Responsibilities include evaluating students’ O&M needs, providing instruction in safe travel, and supporting IEP goals, with collaboration across educators and families. Travel between campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential or applicable state authorization.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility, visual impairments, or a related field.
• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environments.
• Provide individualized instruction in safe and independent travel skills.
• Teach skills involving spatial awareness, sensory efficiency, route planning, and cane use.
• Develop, implement, and monitor orientation and mobility goals within students’ IEPs.
• Recommend environmental modifications and mobility supports.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, families, educators, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor student progress.
• Travel between assigned schools and instructional environments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Travel flexibility

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in orientation and mobility/vision impairment

Job description

Job Title:

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Pay Range:

$47-$55

Job Description:

Orientation and Mobility Specialist | $47-$55/hr | Houston TX | 2026–2027 School Year

Point Quest Group is hiring an itinerant Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Houston TX area.

Job Highlights:

• Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Setting: In-person and school-based
• Schedule: Part Time, 20 hrs/week
• Starting ASAP
• Grade Levels: All grade levels

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environments
• Provide individualized instruction in safe and independent travel skills
• Teach skills involving spatial awareness, sensory efficiency, route planning, and cane use
• Develop, implement, and monitor orientation and mobility goals within students’ IEPs
• Recommend environmental modifications and mobility supports
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, families, educators, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary evaluations
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor student progress
• Travel between assigned schools and instructional environments as needed

Qualifications:

• Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential or applicable state authorization
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility, visual impairments, or a related field
• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments

Benefits & Perks

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expenses
• W-2 employment
• Referral bonuses
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching
• Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals
• No non-compete agreement

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.