Orientation and Mobility Specialist-TX Certified-Full Caseload TX SPED

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Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) Role Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking, highly organized Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to support students across Texas in a unique hybrid, school-based role
. This position is designed for a specialist who excels at systemic collaboration and data-driven instruction.

You will operate in a consultative framework four days per week via virtual platforms
, empowering campus teams, teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs), and parents to integrate mobility concepts into the student's daily routine. To ensure clinical precision and regulatory compliance, you will travel up to three times per year to conduct comprehensive, hands-on, in-person O&M assessments.

• Setting: Texas Public / Charter Schools (K-12)

• Model: Hybrid (4 Days Remote Consultative / Up to 3 Target Onsite Travel Windows per year)

• Location: Must reside in Texas or hold valid credentials to practice immediately in the state.

• Schedule: Follows standard school calendar operational hours.

• Collaborative
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide remote consultation, coaching, and strategies to Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs), classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents to reinforce O&M goals throughout the school week.

• IEP Development & Compliance: Participate virtually in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Draft measurable IEP goals, objectives, and progress reports based on objective data.

• Environmental & Tech Consultation: Virtually analyze classroom setups, school campuses, and transit paths via video to recommend accommodations. Teach and monitor the usage of digital travel tools, GPS apps, and electronic travel aids (ETAs).

• Remote Skill Monitoring: Review video submissions or live-streamed travel environments to guide local staff on proper cane techniques, scanning patterns, and safety interventions.

• Field Evaluations: Travel to assigned Texas school districts up to three times per school year to conduct required, high-stakes, in-person O&M evaluations.

• Authentic Environment Testing: Evaluate students in real-world contexts, including complex street crossings, intersecting hallways, cafeteria navigation, and community-based instruction (CBI) routes.

• Formal Reporting: Author legally defensible, comprehensive O&M evaluation reports that satisfy Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements and establish clear programming needs.

• Certification: Active, valid certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (
  COMS
  ) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (
  ACVREP
  ).

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility, Special Education with an O&M emphasis, or an equivalent ACVREP-approved track.

• Travel Capability: Willingness and physical ability to travel across Texas regions for up to three intense assessment windows annually.

• Clearances: Ability to clear standard Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) fingerprinting and background checks for school personnel.

• Thorough understanding of the Texas Education Code regarding visually impaired students, Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), and ARD committee processes.

• At least 2 years of experience managing a school-aged caseload.

• Experience utilizing telepractice software, learning management systems, and digital data collection.

• Autonomy & Flexibility: Work from home 4 days a week, eliminating daily commutes.

• Full Travel Reimbursement: All lodging, mileage, flights, and meals for the 3 yearly onsite assessment blocks are 100% covered.

• Tech Stack Provided: Remote workstation kit provided, including laptop, secure video platforms, and digital testing materials.

• School Calendar Perks: Follows academic holidays, winter breaks, and summer schedules.