School-Based Orientation and Mobility Specialist

DirectEd Educational Services

  • MarylandEllicott City, MD
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Cross Country Education is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Ellicott City, MD to serve children and young adults through direct services, consultation, assessments, and IEP support. Experience working with children and adolescents who are blind or visually impaired preferred, along with knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based special education services.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMarylandEllicott City, MD

    Description

    Make a meaningful impact by helping students with visual impairments build confidence and independence! Cross Country Education is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Ellicott City, MD to serve children and young adults through direct services, consultation, assessments, and IEP support.

    Position Overview 

    • Provide orientation and mobility services to children and young adults ages 3–21 across home, school, and community settings through direct intervention and consultation.
    • Conduct functional assessments and provide recommendations related to students’ orientation, mobility, and access needs.
    • Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams and participate in IEP meetings to support evaluations, service planning, and student outcomes.
    • Develop individualized strategies that promote safe, independent travel and participation across educational and community environments.

    Qualifications 

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
    • Valid Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) credential through ACVREP or an equivalent recognized certification
    • Experience working with children and adolescents who are blind or visually impaired preferred, along with knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based special education services

    Why Join Cross Country Education?

    • Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, featuring weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
    • Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals. 
    • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent, school-based 37.5-hour work week with paid sick leave.

    Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: 

    Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

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