Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Job Title:

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Pay Range:

$47-$55

Job Description:

Orientation and Mobility Specialist | $47-$55/hr | Houston TX | 2026–2027 School Year

Point Quest Group is hiring an itinerant Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Houston TX area.

Job Highlights:

• Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Setting: In-person and school-based
• Schedule: Part Time, 20 hrs/week
• Starting ASAP
• Grade Levels: All grade levels

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environments
• Provide individualized instruction in safe and independent travel skills
• Teach skills involving 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

Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments

Benefits & Perks

• 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
• W-2 employment
• Referral bonuses
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching
• Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals
• No non-compete agreement

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs - and deserves - to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.