Orientation & Mobility Specialist - School-Based

WMFHA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Orientation & Mobility educator to support students who are blind or visually impaired in a multidisciplinary school setting. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for ages 3–21, teaching cane travel, environmental navigation, and route planning, while collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to embed skills in daily routines.

Ideal candidates hold COMS/ACVREP credentials and have pediatric VI experience, with a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Certification in Orientation & Mobility or equivalent credentialing.
• Experience with K-12 or pediatric students who are visually impaired.
• Strong knowledge of cane techniques and O&M strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with families and teams.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for off-site instruction.
• Willingness to complete background checks and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for visually impaired students aged 3–21.
• Teach cane travel, spatial concepts, environmental navigation, and mobility skills.
• Create individualized O&M goals and lesson plans; track progress toward IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate O&M into routines.
• Participate in IEP meetings and enter progress notes into the student record system.
• Adapt materials to meet sensory, cognitive, and mobility needs.
• Maintain safety standards during on-campus and community travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Education

COMS/ACVREP Certification

K-12 or pediatric VI experience

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Orientation & Mobility educator to support students who are blind or visually impaired in a multidisciplinary school setting. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group O&M instruction for ages 3–21, teaching cane travel, environmental navigation, and route planning, while collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to embed skills in daily routines.

Ideal candidates hold COMS/ACVREP credentials and have pediatric VI experience, with a strong focus on safety and