Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Onward Education; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to a wide network of schools/dş

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Personalized recruiting support

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education seeks an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support a student with visual impairments. Deliver individualized O&M services aligned with the student's goals and educational plan, collaborating with the team to ensure accessibility and meaningful progress.

The role involves approximately 1 hour per week, on-site in Essex County, MA, with potential remote/virtual support for portions of service and evaluation completion as needed.

Qualifications

• COMS certification strongly preferred/required.
• ACVREP standards-aligned certification or completion of an ACVREP-aligned university O&M program.
• School-based experience or strong understanding of IEP-driven service delivery.
• Ability to provide services on-site with virtual options when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct O&M assessments and interpret findings to inform service planning.
• Provide direct instruction in safe travel skills, environmental orientation, spatial concepts, sensory cue utilization, cane skills, and obstacle negotiation.
• 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 aligned with goals.

Skills

On-site & virtual service delivery

Collaboration with families and Educ

Education

COMS certification (strongly preferred/required)

ACVREP standards-aligned 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.

Employer Details

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.