Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Ampersand Therapy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing & CE reimbursements

Paid volunteer time and donation

W-2 employment

Referral bonuses

Guidance from experienced school-based

No non-compete

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This itinerant role involves traveling between schools to deliver in-person O&M instruction.

You will evaluate students’ needs, teach safe travel, cane use, and route planning, and develop IEP-aligned goals. Collaboration with teachers, families, and service providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) credential or applicable state authorization.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility, visual impairments, or a related field.
• Experience working with students across multiple grade levels preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environments.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Time management

Travel between sites

Education

COMS or state authorization

Bachelor or Master in O&M or related field

Job description

Job Title:Orientation and Mobility SpecialistPay Range:$55-65/hourJob Description:Orientation and Mobility Specialist | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School YearAmpersand 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.Job Highlights:Position: Orientation and Mobility SpecialistSetting: In-person and school-basedSchedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PMMaximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per weekDates: August 27, 2026–June 19, 2027Grade Levels: All grade levelsResponsibilities:Evaluate students’ orientation and mobility needs in school and community environmentsProvide individualized instruction in safe and independent travel skillsTeach skills involving spatial awareness, sensory efficiency, route planning, and cane useDevelop, implement, and monitor orientation and mobility goals within students’ IEPsRecommend environmental modifications and mobility supportsCollaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, families, educators, and related service providersParticipate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary evaluationsMaintain accurate documentation and monitor student progressTravel between assigned schools and instructional environments as neededQualifications:Current Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential or applicable state authorizationBachelor’s or master’s degree in orientation and mobility, visual impairments, or a related fieldExperience working with students across multiple grade levels preferredStrong communication, collaboration, and time-management skillsAbility to travel between school sites and provide instruction in varied environmentsBenefits & PerksPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer matchingReimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expensesW-2 employmentReferral bonusesPaid volunteer time and donation matchingAccess to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionalsNo non-compete agreementBenefits are available for most positions that are 0.8 FTE or higher and may vary depending on the individual contract and district placement. Please refer to the offer letter for complete details.