Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Help students who are blind or visually impaired build confidence and independence!

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Salary : $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a non-profit, special education school serving children and young adults with visual impairments and multiple disabilities in an urban public-school setting. Our team is multidisciplinary (teachers, therapists, aides, and support staff) and focused on hands-on, individualized instruction that helps students achieve independence at school and in the community.

Why join us?

Meaningful, student-centered work with measurable impact on mobility, safety, and independence

Collaborative team environment with strong classroom and therapy partnerships

Regular school-year schedule (weekday hours) that supports work-life balance

Professional development and certification support for vision services professionals

Job Details

What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities) :

Deliver 1 : 1 and small-group O&M instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3–21), including those with additional disabilities

Teach cane travel, spatial concepts, environmental navigation, route planning, and community mobility skills

Create and implement individualized O&M goals and lesson plans; track progress toward IEP objectives

Collaborate with classroom teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and families to integrate O&M into daily routines

Participate in IEP meetings, prepare documentation, and enter progress notes into the student record system

Adapt materials / approaches to meet sensory, cognitive, and mobility needs

Maintain safety standards during on-campus and community travel instruction

Qualifications (Required / Preferred) :

Certification in Orientation & Mobility (e.g., COMS, ACVREP certification) or equivalent credentialing preferred

K–12 or pediatric school experience working with students who are visually impaired; experience with multiple disabilities a strong plus

Strong knowledge of cane techniques, environmental modification, and instructional strategies for O&M

Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; able to communicate clearly with families and multidisciplinary teams

Valid driver’s license preferred for off-site / community instruction (if applicable)

Willingness to complete criminal history / background checks and any required school onboarding

Benefits & Perks :

Health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off (typical school-year benefits)

Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team and access to classroom resources

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