Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Unionized position

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Bronx, NY. The role focuses on direct instruction and consultation for students aged 3–21 in a school-based setting, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and an extended summer program.

The position requires COMS or NOMC certification and at least 1 year of guiding visually impaired individuals in safe, independent travel, with benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or NOMC.
• Experience guiding visually impaired individuals in safe, independent travel.
• Experience with school-aged or pediatric students with blindness or visual impairment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual Orientation and Mobility instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Develop IEP goals, reports, and progress documentation.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Teach safe, independent travel and environmental navigation skills.
• Modify O&M instruction, materials, and techniques based on each student’s age and abilities.

Skills

COMS certification

Independence in travel guidance

Pediatric experience

Job description

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

$80000 - $100000 per year | The Bronx, NY | On-site | Permanent

Meaningful school-based role supporting students ages 3-21, with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, strong benefits, union representation, and work that directly builds student independence.

We are a specialized school serving children and young adults who are blind or visually impaired, including students with additional disabilities.

We are hiring an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide direct instruction and consultation in a school-based setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM-3:15 PM, during the academic year with an extended summer program.

Why join us?

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule
• 8:15 AM-3:15 PM hours
• School-based environment
• 183-day academic year
• 6-week Extended School Year program
• Unionized position
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Meaningful work helping students build independence and confidence
• Opportunity to work with students ages 3-21
• Specialized setting focused on blindness and visual impairment

Job Details

• Provide individual Orientation and Mobility instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired
• Develop IEP goals, reports, and progress documentation
• Evaluate and monitor student progress
• Teach safe, independent travel and environmental navigation skills
• Modify O&M instruction, materials, and techniques based on each student’s age and abilities

What You Need

• Current ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC)
• At least 1 year of experience guiding visually impaired individuals in safe, independent travel
• Experience with school-aged or pediatric students with blindness, visual impairment, or additional disabilities preferred

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