Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- $85,000 - $110,000
- The Bronx, NY
Help students who are blind or visually impaired build confidence and independence
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
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
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
Jobot is an 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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.