["Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) | Methuen, Massachusetts","Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) | Methuen, Massachusetts"]

This is an onsite contract opportunity, supporting a dynamic learning community and collaborating with educators to ensure students with visual impairments develop crucial orientation and mobility skills for independence and success. Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate best practices and ensure consistent skill development.

Make a significant impact in the educational journey of K-12 students as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the upcoming academic year. This is an onsite contract opportunity, supporting a dynamic learning community and collaborating with educators to ensure students with visual impairments develop crucial orientation and mobility skills for independence and success.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Orientation and Mobility Specialist license required.
• Prior experience working with K-12 students across a range of ages and abilities.
• Strong understanding of adaptive techniques and accessible travel tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop individualized plans and document student progress effectively.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide orientation and mobility instruction to K-12 students, tailoring strategies to individual educational needs.
• Assess students' current mobility skills and adapt interventions based on ongoing evaluations.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate best practices and ensure consistent skill development.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with program requirements.
• Uphold all safety protocols and stay updated on industry trends and legal requirements for orientation and mobility services.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed to contribute expertise and recommendations.

Benefits and Perks:

• Consistent weekday schedule: 32.5 hours per week, 8:15 am - 3:15 pm.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to student growth.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population across a variety of grade levels and needs.
• Make a lasting difference in students' confidence and independence.

If you are passionate about empowering young learners and meet the requirements above, this position offers a rewarding way to shape lives. Take the next step-apply today and help students achieve greater independence and connection with their world.

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.43 to $67.43. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.