Orientation and Mobility​/Special Programs Specialist

Orientation and Mobility/Special Programs Specialist

• Position Type:
  Specialist/ Education Specialist II
• Date Posted: 12/8/2025
• Location:
  
  Education Service Center Region 13 - 600
• District:
  Education Service Center Region 13
• Reports To:
  
  Coordinator Special Education
• Salary:
  This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 232 days with a minimum annual salary of $73,132.00. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal.

Support students, families, LEA’s, and educators through State Supplemental Services to Students with Visual Impairments.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• ACVREP Certification in Orientation and Mobility
• Five (5) years as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Texas public school system
• Experience mentoring new COMS (Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists)

• Master’s Degree
• Valid teaching certificate with VI endorsement
• Knowledge of curricula, instruction, and assessment in the area of Orientation and Mobility for ages birth to 21, including students with complex access needs.
• Knowledge of current special education Federal/State laws, regulations, and rules
• Knowledge of assistive technology related to Orientation and Mobility
• Ability to develop and disseminate information and guides to support programming for students with visual impairments as related to the special needs of the VI population
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Serve as a representative of the ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public
• Provide technical assistance and professional development specific to students with visual impairments, including students with complex access needs, in accordance with special education legal standards and guidelines
• Support COMS and TSVIs through individual mentoring, coaching, and sharing resources and information
• Oversee internships for COMS candidates
• Provide support to districts without a COMS on staff by conducting O&M evaluations, assistance securing independent COMS service providers and providing direct services to districts with very low intensity of needs
• Planning Expanded Core Curriculum, ECC specific student programming, and family engagement events
• Collaborate with TWS (TX Workforce Solutions), HHSC (Health and Human Services), and TSBVI (Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired) on educational enhancement projects
• Participate in the Special Education Specialized Supports Network meetings, statewide stakeholder committee meetings, activities, and projects
• Collaborate with the ESC Region 13 Education Specialist for Visual Impairments for coordination of all components related to SSVI grant funding
• Develop and provide guides and training materials for TSVIs and COMS
• Provide O&M specific instructional materials and tools
• Maintain routine documents, records, and O&M specific resource library
• Perform other duties as assigned

• General knowledge of program budget
• Responsible for developing project budgets and managing federal and state grant funds

• Communicates effectively (verbal and written)
• Follows policies and procedures
• Interprets data
• Maintains emotional control
• Extensive reading and writing
• Extensive contact with clients
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Travel required to serve client needs
• Lifting and carrying (0-15 pounds)
• Frequent travel in and out of ESC Region 13

• Assistive Technology specific to visual impairments and orientation and mobility
• General office equipment, Windows computer and peripherals, audio/visual equipment, and other equipment as requirements change