Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS/NOMC) – School-Based

Job Details

• Options for full time or part time.
• Culture: Compassionate, not a burnout culture, very transparent, open, and supportive.

A bit about us:

• This is not a fee-for-service environment.
• Your day is not controlled by billing pressure or an endless productivity clock.
• The culture is supportive, flexible, compassionate, and family-oriented.
• You are trusted to use your professional judgment and shape how you work.
• Your voice is heard, your work is respected, and you are not expected to fit into a predetermined mold.
• Led by a leader who previously worked for the DOE and chose this school due to better support, resources, flexibility, and respect.

What you will do:

• Provide direct Orientation and Mobility instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Work with students who may also have developmental, physical, cognitive, or multiple disabilities.
• Deliver individualized instruction in one-on-one and school-based settings.
• Teach students safe and effective travel techniques that improve independence.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Orientation and Mobility goals within student IEPs.
• Complete evaluations, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Use IEP Direct to document quarterly progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and classroom staff.
• Integrate Orientation and Mobility goals into classroom and community activities.
• Adapt instruction, materials, and assessments to each student’s age, abilities, and needs.
• Apply current O&M techniques for students ages 3–21.

What you will need:

• Current ACVREP certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or current National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC).

Pay

• $75,000 - $95,000 per year

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
• The school will consider someone available as little as two days per week.

Benefits

• Professional-development resources and CEU opportunities are available.
• The school participates in a state retirement plan and offers a 403(b).
• Tuition reimbursement is available, with the final annual amount being confirmed.
• Healthcare benefits are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Current ACVREP certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or current National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC).

Skills

• Ability to adapt instruction, materials, and assessments to each student’s age, abilities, and needs.
• Knowledge of current O&M techniques for students ages 3–21.

Benefits

• Peaceful work environment.
• Supportive, flexible, compassionate, and family-oriented culture.
• Trusted to use professional judgment and shape work.
• Your voice is heard, your work is respected, and you are not expected to fit into a predetermined mold.
• Led by a leader who previously worked for the DOE and chose this school due to better support, resources, flexibility, and respect.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.