Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

A rewarding part-time opportunity is available for an Orientation and Mobility Specialist eager to make a difference supporting a student with complex needs in a home setting. This contract position is designed to provide essential make-up services—two sessions per week, each lasting 40 minutes—running through the entire school year. Situated conveniently near Canonsburg, PA, the role offers scheduling flexibility for the right professional.

In this position, you will utilize your expertise to help your student navigate their indoor environment, with a specific focus on developing spatial and positional awareness (i.e., concepts like left/right, near/far, in/out, and next to). Success in this role centers on guiding the student to independently identify and locate features throughout their home, aligning with the outlined O&M goal and established standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Endorsement or certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS) required
• Strong background working with students who have complex needs, preferably in educational or therapeutic settings
• Experience developing and implementing targeted O&M instructional strategies
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• Competence and patience for supporting skill-building in a home environment, collaborating with family as needed
• Availability for two 40-minute sessions weekly, with flexibility in scheduling

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, student-centered sessions that foster independence in indoor navigation
• Apply spatial and positional concepts to functional movement practice
• Track and document student progress towards stated O&M goals
• Collaborate with caregivers and educational partners to optimize interventions
• Maintain professional compliance with all standards of practice and state regulations

If you hold the required O&M endorsement and are driven to enrich students’ lives through specialized instruction, apply now to discuss how your skills align with this immediate need. Help empower greater independence—become a valued resource for a student who needs your expertise!