Help Students Reach Their Potential
TX-STAR Speech Language Services collaborates with school districts throughout Texas to provide specialized educational services for students with a wide range of learning needs. We are currently seeking Orientation and Mobility Specialists for school-based assignments across Texas.
These opportunities are well suited for professionals who are committed to helping students with visual impairments travel safely, confidently, and independently within school and community environments.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, you will provide individualized instruction that helps students develop the skills and awareness needed to navigate their surroundings with greater independence.
In this role, you will:
Deliver direct orientation and mobility instruction based on each student’s individual needs
Complete assessments to identify mobility skills, travel challenges, and appropriate educational supports
Develop measurable orientation and mobility goals for students’ Individualized Education Programs
Teach safe travel techniques, environmental awareness, spatial concepts, and the effective use of mobility tools
Monitor student growth and modify instructional approaches based on progress and assessment data
Coordinate with teachers, families, campus staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Participate in ARD and IEP meetings and provide professional findings and recommendations
Offer consultation and training to educators, support staff, and families when appropriate
Prepare accurate evaluations, progress updates, service records, and other required documentation
Follow applicable district procedures and state and federal compliance standards
Qualifications for This Position
Current certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist through ACVREP
Knowledge of assessment methods and instructional practices for students with visual impairments
Ability to create, implement, and monitor individualized orientation and mobility goals
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills
Ability to independently coordinate services and effectively manage an assigned caseload
Excellent organization, scheduling, recordkeeping, and time-management abilities
Certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments is preferred
Work Setting and Scheduling Options
School-based assignments available throughout Texas
Opportunities to support students from prekindergarten through high school
Flexible placement options, including:
Full-time assignments
Part-time schedules
Placements coordinated according to your availability, qualifications, and current district needs
What You Can Expect from TX-STAR
Competitive compensation based on relevant experience
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Reliable bi-weekly pay
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options
A welcoming and people-centered workplace culture
Continued support from experienced program staff
Employee referral bonus opportunities
Resources for professional learning and career development
Access to an established network of school partnerships across Texas
Learn More About TX-STAR
Since 2010, TX-STAR Speech Language Services has helped school districts throughout Texas connect with qualified special education and related-service professionals. We currently partner with more than 40 districts, as well as educational agencies and regional cooperatives.
Our team understands the specialized needs of school-based environments and works to match skilled professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful difference. We are committed to developing lasting partnerships and helping students receive the services they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Skills Required
- Current certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist through ACVREP
- Knowledge of assessment methods and instructional practices for students with visual impairments
- Ability to create, implement, and monitor individualized orientation and mobility goals
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills
- Ability to independently coordinate services and manage an assigned caseload
- Organization, scheduling, recordkeeping, and time-management abilities
- Certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
What We Do
TX-STAR Speech Language Services is a Texas-based provider of special education support services for public and charter schools. It connects schools with speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, diagnosticians, special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, and other specialists. The company supports on-site and virtual delivery, offers contract work, and helps students access individualized communication, therapeutic, academic, and developmental services across Texas through school-based assignments and partnerships.
