Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Orientation and Mobility Specialist for a local contract job in Ellicott City, Maryland.
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.
Position Overview
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.
Qualifications
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, along with knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based special education services
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, featuring weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent, school-based 37.5-hour work week with paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2
Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7u4xr5. Posted job title: School-Based Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.
We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.
| Location | Ellicott City, MD |
| Salary | $51–$52 Per Hour |
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