Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Ampersand Therapy • Kent, WA

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About The Position

Now Hiring: Orientation and Mobility Specialist | Kent, WA | 2025–2026 School Year Hello O&M Specialists! Come work with a woman and therapist run company! Ampersand Therapy is seeking to elevate the employment experience of working in schools. We are hiring a full-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Kent, WA for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year. Position Overview Role: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Location: Kent, WA Dates: 2025-2026 school year; 1.0 FTE Starting ASAP

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field
• Valid WA teaching license
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist ESA required, or willing and eligible to obtain
• Must hold a valid Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) certificate from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), or a valid National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)
• Fingerprinting with OSPI

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and instructs students with visual impairments in the development of skills and knowledge
• Implement IEPs, individualized interventions, and classroom accommodations
• Build a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with school-based Special Education teams, behavior specialists, and families
• Participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, and team planning sessions

Benefits

• W-2 employment
• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) matching
• Licensure, CEU, and professional development reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)
• Professional and general liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time (up to 5 hours) and donation matching
• Benefits for 0.8 FTE and higher. Waiting period applies.

What This Job Offers

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