Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life Insurance

401(k) retirement Plan

Generous vacation time

5 days of sick leave per year

9 paid holidays per year

Phone stipend

Job summary

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc in Tehachapi, CA is seeking a compassionate Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to help students with visual impairments gain independence. You will assess and teach O&M skills, including cane use and safe travel in school, home, and community settings.

The role involves collaboration with families, TVIs, and educational teams, participation in IEP meetings, and ongoing progress tracking.

Qualifications

• California Credential in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) is required.
• Experience with students who have visual impairments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ O&M, sensory, and independent travel skills.
• Develop and deliver individualized O&M instruction aligned with IEP goals.
• Teach cane skills, spatial awareness, environmental concepts, street-crossing, traffic awareness, and transportation use.
• Support independence, self-advocacy, community access, and transition planning.
• Collaborate with students, families, and educational teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings, progress reviews, and transition planning.
• Monitor progress and maintain documentation; submit service logs within three days.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

California Credential in Orientation & Mobility (O&M)

Job description

Help students build confidence, independence, and a world of possibilities.Are you an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist who wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of students with visual impairments?We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative O&M Specialist to help students develop the confidence and practical skills to navigate their schools, homes, and communities as independently as possible.In this role, you’ll work directly with students, families, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs), and multidisciplinary teams to build individualized skills that support safe travel, self-advocacy, community participation, and lifelong independence.If you’re passionate about student-centered instruction and helping young people discover what they’re capable of, we’d love to hear from you.Our BenefitsWe believe the people doing meaningful work deserve meaningful benefits. Our benefit package for full-time employees includes:Medical, dental and vision with 100% of employee premiums covered for base plansCompany-paid life Insurance401(k) retirement PlanGenerous vacation time5 days of sick leave per year9 paid holidays per yearPhone stipendWhat You’ll DoO&M InstructionAssess students’ orientation, mobility, sensory, and independent travel skills.Develop and deliver individualized instruction aligned with student needs, assessment findings, and IEP goals.Provide instruction in cane skills, spatial awareness, environmental concepts, street-crossing procedures, traffic awareness, and public transportation use.Use specialized materials, tactile maps, low-vision devices, and other instructional tools as appropriate.Support independence, self-advocacy, community access, and transition planning.Collaborate with students, families, and educational teamsWork alongside TVIs, educators, families, and related service providers to support student success.Participate in IEP meetings, progress reviews, and transition planning.Recommend instructional priorities, service frequency, and individualized goals based on student needs.Help families and school personnel promote accessibility, inclusion, and safe travel environments.Monitor progress and maintain documentationTrack student progress and prepare required reports and service documentation.Maintain accurate student records and submit service logs within three calendar days of each service date.Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing program improvement.What We’re Looking ForRequired QualificationsCalifornia Clinical or Rehabilitative Credential in Orientation & Mobility (O&M).Ideal Candidate QualitiesIs passionate about helping students with visual impairments develop greater independence.Brings strong instructional, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Works effectively both independently and collaboratively.Demonstrates patience, adaptability, sound professional judgment, and respect for individual differences.Is comfortable working with students with a range of disabilities and support needs.Values family partnership, individualized instruction, and continued professional growth.