Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Brownsville, TX

Bring your skills as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to make a meaningful impact on students’ independence and confidence. In this contract role, you will serve a small caseload of three students, providing tailored O&M services to help them navigate their educational environments safely and effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct and consultative O&M instruction to three students, each with a unique service plan.
• Deliver direct instruction for Student 1—30 minutes, three times per month.
• Conduct indirect consult/consultative services for Student 2—20 minutes, once per month.
• Support Student 3 with 15 minutes of consult/indirect service and 30 minutes of direct instruction, three times per month.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to share strategies and progress updates.
• Develop and maintain individualized progress notes and reports as required.
• Recommend safe travel strategies and mobility aids, customizing approaches to meet each student’s needs.
• Ensure services are delivered in compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS) credential or eligibility for certification.
• Experience working with students in a school setting is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction and recommendations for diverse learners.
• Organized, reliable, and capable of working independently on a flexible contract schedule.

Shape the future for students developing independence in their daily lives—your expertise will be pivotal for their progress and confidence. If you are a dedicated O&M professional passionate about supporting students and fostering safe, accessible learning environments, we encourage you to submit your application today!