Part-Time Orientation & Mobility Specialist for K-12

Sunbelt Staffing; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a part-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist to support K-12 students near Carlsbad, NM. The role focuses on empowering students who are visually impaired with essential O&M skills in a school setting.

The OMS will deliver targeted instruction, assess needs, and develop individualized plans, while collaborating with teachers, families, and specialists. This contract position emphasizes balance between professional and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• Valid certification from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) as a Mobility Trainer for the Blind.
• Experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS).
• Experience supporting K-12 students.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with educators, families, and specialists.
• Ability to develop individualized instruction plans and adjust strategies for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct orientation and mobility training to students across the school district.
• Assess student needs and craft customized lessons building foundational and advanced O&M skills.
• Teach safe travel techniques across school, home, and community environments.
• Maintain clear documentation of progress and communicate with school staff and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Instruction planning

Adaptability

Education

NMPED Mobility Trainer for the Blind

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a part-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist to support K-12 students near Carlsbad, NM. The role focuses on empowering students who are visually impaired with essential O&M skills in a school setting.

The OMS will deliver targeted instruction, assess needs, and develop individualized plans, while collaborating with teachers, families, and specialists. This contract position emphasizes balance between professional and personal commitments.