What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation & Mobility Specialist position at Adelphi Staffing?
Adelphi is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide services to K–12 students who are visually impaired at a school in Maryland. The ideal candidate will support student independence, safe travel, mobility skills, and access to educational and community environments.
Job Quick Facts:
• BD-1434-11
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Orientation & Mobility Specialist
• Location: Rockville, Maryland
• Facility Type: School
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: specific schedule TBC
• Rate: $60/hr
Requirements:
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential — COMS issued by ACVREP
• Experience serving school-age visually impaired students required
• Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities:
• Conduct formal O&M assessments and prepare written evaluation reports
• Develop IEP goal recommendations related to orientation and mobility
• Provide direct instruction in indoor/outdoor navigation, cane techniques, sighted guide techniques, sensory efficiency, and community travel
• Support instruction in public transportation and community resource use
• Consult with TVIs, classroom teachers, and educational teams
• Participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and eligibility meetings
• Complete routine paperwork, parent contacts, and consultation duties
• Any other duties as assigned within scope
Salary : $60