Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Nyman Associates; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program incentives

Job summary

Nyman Associates is seeking a compassionate Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) to support students with vision needs and/or blindness, providing individualized instruction, assessing needs, and developing accessible learning materials.

You will teach travel and orientation skills, adapt classroom and school environments for accessibility, and collaborate with general education teachers and parents to promote inclusion and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility PA.
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate.
• Experience with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely.
• Perform evaluations that focus on long- and short-term needs of the student.
• Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level.
• Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and others.
• Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed.
• Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility PA

Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate

Job description

Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) Pay Range: Depends On Experience

Job Description

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized individuals to support students with vision needs and/or blindness.

Position Summary

As an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M), you will be responsible for providing individualized instruction and support to students with blindness or visual impairments, assessing their needs, developing appropriate learning materials, teaching travel skills, orientation and mobility skills, and adapting classroom/school environments to ensure accessibility, all while collaborating with general education teachers and parents to promote student inclusion and success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
• Preform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the student
• Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level
• Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and others
• Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed
• Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility PA
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate

Benefits

• Employee (W2)
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
• Flexible spending account choices
• Life insurance
• Referral program incentives

Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
• Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
• Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
• Mentorship

Point Quest Group is an education solutions company serving school districts nationwide, providing special education services, expert staffing, and professional development. Led by experienced professionals, we offer meaningful careers, strong mentorship, and a supportive community—so you can grow, feel valued, and make a lasting impact on students and schools every day.