Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Eleutheria • Seattle, WA

1d • $55 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an itinerant Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Seattle WA area. We are a women- and therapist-founded company focused on providing meaningful support to school-based professionals and the students they serve. This is an in-person, school-based, full-time position working approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, up to 40 hours per week, from August 27, 2026, to June 19, 2027, serving students across all grade levels.

Requirements

• 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
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels preferred

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level