Part-Time O&M Specialist for Visually Impaired Students

The Stepping Stones Group; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Spread Pay Plan

Professional development

Referral program

Resources for growth

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to join our part-time, school-based team in Fayetteville, GA. You will support students with visual impairments to develop safe travel and independence.

Join a collaborative educational environment that emphasizes individualized instruction, IEP collaboration, and professional growth through ongoing training and resources. Experience with COMS preferred; state licensure may be required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility, Visual Impairment Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Certification as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) preferred
• Valid Georgia educator certification or eligibility, if required
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired preferred
• Knowledge of assistive technology, low vision supports, and mobility training techniques
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct orientation and mobility assessments to evaluate students' travel skills and independence needs
• Develop and implement individualized orientation and mobility programs based on assessment results and educational goals
• Provide direct instruction in safe travel techniques, spatial awareness, route planning, and environmental navigation
• Teach cane travel skills and other mobility techniques appropriate to student needs
• Support students in developing independent living and self-advocacy skills
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs), special education staff, administrators, and families
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal development, progress monitoring, and reporting
• Recommend accommodations, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology to support student access and independence
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements

Skills

Vision impairment knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Mobility training techniques

Education

Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field

COMS certification

Georgia educator certification or eligibility

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to join our part-time, school-based team in Fayetteville, GA. You will support students with visual impairments to develop safe travel and independence.

Join a collaborative educational environment that emphasizes individualized instruction, IEP collaboration, and professional growth through ongoing training and resources. Experience with COMS preferred; state licensure may be required or eligible.