School-Based Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Cross Country Education•Ellicott City, MD

5d•$51 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact by helping students with visual impairments build confidence and independence! Cross Country Education is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Ellicott City, MD to serve children and young adults through direct services, consultation, assessments, and IEP support. Provide orientation and mobility services to children and young adults ages 3–21 across home, school, and community settings through direct intervention and consultation. Conduct functional assessments and provide recommendations related to students’ orientation, mobility, and access needs. Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams and participate in IEP meetings to support evaluations, service planning, and student outcomes. Develop individualized strategies that promote safe, independent travel and participation across educational and community environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Valid Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) credential through ACVREP or an equivalent recognized certification
Experience working with children and adolescents who are blind or visually impaired preferred
Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based special education services

Responsibilities

Provide orientation and mobility services to children and young adults ages 3–21 across home, school, and community settings through direct intervention and consultation.
Conduct functional assessments and provide recommendations related to students’ orientation, mobility, and access needs.
Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams and participate in IEP meetings to support evaluations, service planning, and student outcomes.
Develop individualized strategies that promote safe, independent travel and participation across educational and community environments.