Now Hiring - O&M Specialist - Sarasota

Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)
Location: Sarasota, FL
School Year: 2025–2026
Grade Levels: K–12
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Hourly Pay: Negotiable Based on Experience

Position Overview:
We are seeking a qualified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M) to provide direct services to K–12 students with visual impairments across school sites in Sarasota, FL for the 2025–2026 academic year. The O&M Specialist will help students develop the skills necessary to navigate school, home, and community environments safely and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional vision assessments and orientation and mobility evaluations

• Develop and implement individualized O&M instructional programs

• Provide direct instruction in orientation techniques, cane usage, street crossings, public transportation navigation, and environmental awareness

• Collaborate with teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs), general education staff, special educators, and families to support IEP goals

• Participate in IEP meetings and provide input on student progress, goals, and recommended services

• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of services and student progress

• Travel between multiple school sites to deliver services as needed

• Stay current on best practices and assistive technology relevant to orientation and mobility training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field

• Certification through ACVREP (Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals)

• Experience working with children and youth with visual impairments in educational settings preferred

• Strong knowledge of instructional techniques for O&M and understanding of relevant federal and state education laws

• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school environment

• Must be eligible to work in a public school setting in Illinois

Why Join Us:

• Competitive, experience-based compensation (hourly rate negotiable)

• Full-time, school calendar-aligned role

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on student independence and access to education

• Professional support from a collaborative and mission-driven team

• Dynamic work environment across a diverse range of school campuses

• Application Instructions: 
  Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Marsalis James or call at 470.665.4622.