Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Orientation and Mobility Specialist $80000 - $100000 per year | The Bronx, NY | On-site | Permanent Meaningful school-based role supporting students ages 3-21, with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, strong benefits, union representation, and work that directly builds student independence. We are a specialized school serving children and young adults who are blind or visually impaired, including students with additional disabilities. We are hiring an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide direct instruction and consultation in a school-based setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM-3:15 PM, during the academic year with an extended summer program. Why join us? Monday-Friday daytime schedule 8:15 AM-3:15 PM hours School-based environment 183-day academic year 6-week Extended School Year program Unionized position Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Meaningful work helping students build independence and confidence Opportunity to work with students ages 3-21 Specialized setting focused on blindness and visual impairment Job Details Provide individual Orientation and Mobility instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired Develop IEP goals, reports, and progress documentation Evaluate and monitor student progress Teach safe, independent travel and environmental navigation skills Modify O&M instruction, materials, and techniques based on each student’s age and abilities What You Need Current ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) At least 1 year of experience guiding visually impaired individuals in safe, independent travel Experience with school-aged or pediatric students with blindness, visual impairment, or additional disabilities preferred Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr