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

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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of K-12 students by providing Orientation and Mobility (O&M) services across Greene and Washington Counties. This contract opportunity is ideal for professionals skilled in empowering students to navigate their environments with confidence and independence. You will serve multiple school districts onsite, which requires a proactive and flexible approach to travel and caseload management.

Your primary focus will include direct support, assessment, and instruction to students, ensuring that they develop essential mobility and orientation skills. If you have a passion for helping students reach their fullest potential in a school setting, this is a fantastic chance to make a difference.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Orientation and Mobility Specialist (OMS) license required
• Experience serving K-12 student populations preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must be comfortable traveling between school sites within Greene and Washington Counties
• Ability to adapt to changing caseloads and work independently
• Prior experience in a school setting highly valued

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive student assessments and develop individualized O&M instructional plans
• Deliver direct instruction in orientation and mobility techniques to students across various schools
• Collaborate with educators, families, and support staff to promote student independence in school and community environments
• Maintain clear, thorough documentation of student progress and services provided
• travel independently between multiple sites as part of a full-time, 37.5 hour workweek

This contract position offers the chance to support multiple districts, expanding your expertise and professional impact within a diverse student population.

If you are driven by the goal of fostering student independence and ready to support learners across multiple locations, apply today to start making a positive difference this school year!