Orientation and Mobility Specialist School

Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M) - School-Based

Mason, Ohio | Part-Time |  School Year | On-Site

Thera Peds Partners is seeking a dedicated Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity in Mason, Ohio for the  school year.

This is a part-time, on-site role as a Orientation Mobility Specialist serving a school located in Mason, OH.

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) will be responsible for providing direct services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

• Part-time: 20 hours per week (Full time also available)
• School year: , August through May/June
• Grades: K-12
• Location: Mason, OH
• Setting: On-site, in-person
• Pay: $55-$75/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and employment arrangement
• Weekly compensation: Approximately up to $1,700
• Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, consultation, and administrative time
• Manageable caseload
• Support from both the school district and Thera Peds Partners

As a school-based Orientation & Mobility Specialist, you'll assess and provide individualized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired, helping them develop the skills necessary to travel safely, efficiently, and independently within their schools and communities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing individualized orientation and mobility instruction to students in one-on-one and small-group settings
• Conducting comprehensive O&M assessments and evaluations to determine students' functional mobility and travel needs
• Developing measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives based on assessment findings and individual student needs
• Providing direct O&M services and implementing instruction identified in students' IEPs
• Teaching concepts and skills related to orientation, spatial awareness, body awareness, environmental awareness, route planning, and independent travel
• Providing instruction in appropriate mobility techniques, including human guide, protective techniques, trailing, cane skills, and other strategies based on individual student needs
• Teaching students to safely navigate classrooms, hallways, stairs, school campuses, transportation areas, community settings, and other environments relevant to their educational program
• Tailoring instruction based on each student's vision, age, developmental level, mobility needs, communication abilities, and additional disabilities
• Assessing school campuses and educational environments for accessibility and travel safety
• Identifying potential environmental barriers and recommending appropriate modifications to improve safe and independent access
• Developing and recommending safe travel routes within school and community environments
• Supporting students in developing problem-solving, self-advocacy, and independent travel skills
• Monitoring student progress, collecting data, and adapting instructional strategies based on individual performance and changing needs
  
  Completing timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records
• Participating in IEP meetings
  , multidisciplinary team meetings, and student-support meetings
• Collaborating with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs), special education and general education teachers, therapists, families, administrators, and other members of the educational team
• Providing consultation, education, and guidance to school staff and families regarding mobility, environmental access, and strategies that promote student independence
• Maintaining confidentiality and following applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in Orientation & Mobility, Vision Studies, Special Education, or a related field preferred
• Completion of a recognized Orientation &…