Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Eleutheria • Houston, TX

7d • $47 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Point Quest Group is hiring an itinerant Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Houston, Texas area. The position is school-based and in person, serves students across all grade levels, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The posting says the role starts ASAP.

The specialist evaluates students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environments and provides individualized instruction in safe, independent travel. Instruction may cover spatial awareness, sensory efficiency, route planning, and cane use. The specialist develops and monitors orientation and mobility goals within students’ IEPs, recommends environmental modifications and mobility supports, and collaborates with students’ families and educational and related-service teams. The role also includes participating in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary evaluations, documenting services and monitoring progress, and traveling between assigned schools and instructional environments.

Point Quest Group describes itself as a national provider of special education services partnering with more than 350 school districts. Its services include in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing. The organization says its work is guided by a student-first commitment, growth mindset, courageous leadership, collaboration, fun, and determination. Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential or applicable state authorization.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility, visual impairments, or a related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environments.
• Provide individualized instruction in safe and independent travel skills.
• Teach spatial awareness, sensory efficiency, route planning, and cane use.
• Develop, implement, and monitor orientation and mobility goals within students’ IEPs.
• Recommend environmental modifications and mobility supports.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, families, educators, and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor student progress.
• Travel between assigned schools and instructional environments as needed.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expenses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching.
• Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals.
• No non-compete agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time