Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Onward Education; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Network of schools & districts

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication & advocacy

Dedicated recruiting support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with a school-based client to identify an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support a student with visual impairments. You will deliver individualized O&M services aligned to the student’s goals and educational plan, collaborating with the broader team to ensure accessibility and meaningful progress.

The role includes on-site and remote delivery options, approximately 1 hour per week, with evaluation support and family collaboration to ensure consistency

Qualifications

• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) strongly preferred/required.
• ACVREP standards alignment or ACVREP-aligned program completion required.
• Experience delivering O&M in school-based settings is preferred.
• Ability to provide on-site services with flexible virtual support when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct O&M assessments and interpret findings to inform service planning.
• Provide direct O&M instruction: safe travel, environmental orientation, spatial concepts, sensory cues, cane skills, and community travel as appropriate.
• Support evaluation needs and document findings for the educational team.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers for consistency across settings.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain service documentation aligned with goals.

Skills

COMS O&M

ACVREP alignment

IEP-driven service

School-based experience

On-site and virtual delivery

Education

COMS or ACVREP program completion

ACVREP-aligned university O&M program

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a school-based client to identify an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support a student with visual impairments. This clinician will provide direct O&M instruction and support the student's safe, confident, and independent access to their learning environment.

Brief Role Summary

In this role, you'll deliver individualized O&M services aligned to the student's goals and educational plan, collaborating with the broader team to ensure accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful progress.

Position Details:

• Position: Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)
• Schedule: Approximately 1 hour/week
• Setting: On-site and/or remote; virtual support is acceptable for portions of service
• Location: Essex County, MA

Current student service needs include:

• O&M services: 1x 60 minutes/week; virtual acceptable if needed
• Additional related service support noted by the team
• Evaluation completion is also required

Responsibilities:

• Conduct O&M assessments and interpret findings to inform service planning.
• Provide direct instruction in:
  • Safe travel skills and environmental orientation
  • Spatial concepts and sensory cue utilization, including sound, texture, and landmarks
  • Cane skills and obstacle negotiation, as appropriate
  • Community travel skills, as applicable
• Support evaluation needs and document findings clearly for the educational team.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to ensure consistency across settings.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain service documentation/progress notes aligned with goals.

Qualifications:

• COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist) strongly preferred/required for consideration.
• Certification aligned with ACVREP standards, or completion of an ACVREP-aligned university O&M program.
• School-based experience, or strong understanding of IEP-driven service delivery, preferred.
• Ability to provide services on-site as needed, with flexibility to provide virtual support when appropriate.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.