Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics • Mesquite, TX

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About The Position

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is seeking a part-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Texas for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. The specialist provides individualized instruction to students who are blind or have low vision, helping them develop safer travel skills and greater independence across school and other approved environments.

The role includes conducting evaluations, documenting findings and recommendations, developing and delivering services aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), teaching mobility tools and travel-related assistive technology, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families and school teams. Compensation is $45.00 per hour for all time worked. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with specialized preparation in Orientation and Mobility.
• Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Knowledge of O&M assessment, individualized instruction, travel skills, mobility tools, and IEP implementation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A patient, adaptable approach that respects each student’s abilities, preferences, and individual learning needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing O&M services to children or students with visual impairments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Orientation and Mobility evaluations, document findings, and make recommendations based on students’ strengths, travel skills, and educational needs.
• Plan and deliver individualized services aligned with students’ IEPs, including instruction in spatial awareness, environmental concepts, sensory strategies, and route planning.
• Teach appropriate cane techniques, adaptive mobility devices, and travel-related assistive technology according to assessed needs.
• Help students practice orientation and travel skills in school and other approved environments, including community settings when appropriate to their IEP goals.
• Collect student data, maintain accurate service records, and use progress monitoring to guide instructional decisions.
• Participate in ARD meetings and collaborate with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, classroom staff, families, and related service providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time