What is an orientation & mobility specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become an orientation & mobility specialist

1. Explore orientation & mobility specialist education requirements

   Most common orientation & mobility specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   62.9 %

   Master's

   23.8 %

   Associate

   5.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific orientation & mobility specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Rehabilitation	36.58%
   Adaptive	11.45%
   Mobility Training	10.37%
   Mobility	6.70%
   K-12	5.99%

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3. Complete relevant orientation & mobility specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New orientation & mobility specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an orientation & mobility specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real orientation & mobility specialist resumes.

4. Research orientation & mobility specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all upgrades/updates to mobile devices using Airwatch software.
   • Work directly with e-training manager to create training procedures in PowerPoint and convert them into interactive e-training courses in articulate storyline.
   • Create a school-wide referrals for behavior using the PBIS method.
   • Plan and initiate PBIS meetings utilizing SWIS to record and evaluate student data.

5. Apply for orientation & mobility specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an orientation & mobility specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams