Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Job in
Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, 60544, USA
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Birch Agency
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist
School-Based
Location:
Plainfield, IL (in-person) School Year: Caseload:
Elementary
Make a Difference in Students' Lives! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to join a supportive school district in Plainfield, Illinois for the school year. This full-time opportunity focuses on an elementary caseload, helping students with visual impairments develop the mobility and independence skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Position DetailsElementary school caseload school year
Collaborative special education team
Competitive weekly pay
Benefits available for eligible employees
Responsibilities- Provide direct Orientation & Mobility services to students with visual impairments in accordance with their IEPs
- Conduct O&M assessments and contribute to evaluation reports
- Develop individualized mobility goals and instructional plans
- Teach safe travel skills in school, home, and community environments as appropriate
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to support student progress
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in IEP meetings
- Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal special education guidelines
- Certification as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS)
- Experience working with school-aged students
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Competitive compensation with weekly pay (W2)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, PTO)
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
- Collaborative and welcoming school environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' independence and educational success
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