Orientation and Mobility Specialist

TheraPeds • Cincinnati, OH

3d • $55 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Orientation and Mobility Specialist to serve students at a school in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position serves K–12 students and transition-age students aged 18–21 during the 2026–2027 school year, from November through May or June, for 20 hours per week. The specialist receives support from both the district and TheraPeds and provides educational services, case management, and evaluations. Guaranteed hours include documentation, administrative work, and planning time.

The specialist provides direct services to students with disabilities, conducts assessments, develops and implements individualized education plans (IEPs), monitors progress, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, parents, educators, and specialists. Instruction may be delivered one-on-one or in small groups and tailored to students’ vision levels, ages, mobility needs, learning styles, and additional disabilities. The role also includes assessing campus travel safety, recommending environmental modifications, planning safe routes around the school, maintaining accurate student records, creating a safe and productive learning environment, and guiding classroom staff in educational strategies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, fingerprint background clearance, and the ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with tact and discretion. A graduate degree in Orientation and Mobility, Vision Studies, or a related field; COMS certification (ACVREP); and school-setting experience are listed as preferred or required/preferred qualifications in the posting. The role involves physical activities as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in varied locations and activities.

Compensation is listed as $55–$75+ per hour ($1,100–$1,400 per week). The role may be structured as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. Benefits are eligibility-dependent and include health, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) for W-2 employees; 1099 contractors may receive resources for benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a health-benefit and tax stipend. Other listed offerings include professional development and continuing education, a supportive TheraPeds community, guaranteed hours, and bi-monthly salary deposits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Experience working with children with visual impairments.
• Knowledge of orientation and mobility assessments and instruction.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency using technology.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in various physical locations and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Orientation and Mobility, Vision Studies, or a related field preferred.
• COMS Certification (ACVREP) required or preferred, as stated in the posting.
• At least one year of experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct orientation and mobility services to students with disabilities.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations and provide case management and educational services.
• Develop, implement, and assess individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Deliver instruction tailored to students’ learning styles and needs, including one-on-one or small-group instruction.
• Tailor lessons to students’ vision levels, ages, and mobility needs, and adjust strategies for students with additional disabilities.
• Assess school campuses for travel safety, recommend environmental modifications, and help plan safe travel routes around the school.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support student learning.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and productive learning environment that encourages positive behavior and learning.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom staff implementing educational strategies for students with special needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Resources for health-benefit enrollment and an hourly rate that includes a health-benefit and tax stipend for 1099 contractors.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time