Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Bi-County Collaborative

Walpole (MA)

On-site

USD 27,552,000 - 49,594,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PD reimbursement

Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement

Job summary

Bi-County Collaborative in Walpole, MA is seeking a part-time Orientation & Mobility Specialist to support PreK–12 students with visual impairments on site. The role involves direct service delivery, assessments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Experience with COMS and O&M instruction is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This part-time position includes benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance and professional development support.

Qualifications

Experience working with children with visual impairments.
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS).
Knowledge of orientation and mobility assessments and instruction.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to perform physical duties with students as needed in various locations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to students and conduct assessments.
Develop IEP plans and evaluate progress.
Collaborate with therapists, educators, and parents.
Deliver educational services on-site for PreK–12.
Plan safe travel routes and assess campus travel safety.

Skills

Experience with visual impairments

COMS certification

IEP development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899870

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bi-County Collaborative is looking for a part time Orientation & Mobility Specialist.

Qualifications

Experience working with children with visual impairments
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Knowledge of orientation and mobility assessments and instruction
Organizational and time management skills
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district

Responsibilities

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) will be responsible for providing direct services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs
On-site, in-person
PreK – 12 grades
Job duties: educational services, case management, evaluations:
Develop, implement, and assess individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities
Deliver instruction tailored to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of students
Collaborate with parents, educators, and specialists to ensure a comprehensive approach to student learning and support
Assess school campuses for travel safety
Recommend environmental modifications
Help plan safe travel routes around the school
Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes
Provide one-on-one or small group instruction
Tailor lessons based on the student’s vision level, age, and mobility needs
Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress to inform ongoing instruction and planning
Provide guidance and support to classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with special needs

Salary Chart can be found at - https://bicounty.org/careers/

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