Orientation & Mobility Specialist – San Antonio, TX
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Healthcare
Health Educator
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist – $50/hr – San Antonio, TX – Virtual – 20 Weeks
Position Overview:The Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides instruction and support to students with visual impairments, helping them safely and independently navigate their environments. This role promotes social, intellectual, and emotional development by teaching essential travel skills, environmental awareness, and functional independence. The O&M Specialist adapts instruction to individual needs while following all professional and educational practice standards.
Assignment Details:- Location:
San Antonio, TX - Start Date:
02/23/2026 (ASAP) - Duration: 20 weeks
- Schedule:
Flexible - Hours:
20 hours per week - Pay Rate: $50/hour
- Modality:
Virtual - Openings: 1 position
- Virtual O&M services for a caseload of 3 students
- Instruction includes orientation skills, travel training, and independence strategies
- Virtual interview required
- Deliver individualized virtual O&M instruction to students with visual impairments
- Teach safe travel techniques, environmental awareness, and functional mobility skills
- Support students in building independence and self-advocacy
- Collaborate with families, educators, and support teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to O&M professional standards
- Adapt lessons based on student progress and individual goals
- Active Texas O&M Certification
- Experience working in instructional or student support environments preferred
- CPR certification if applicable
- TB screening and health certificate per state guidelines
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Cyrus Vess
National Recruitment Manager
Benefits:- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis:Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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