Seattle Orientation & Mobility Specialist — Full-Time, School-Based

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing & CE reimbursements

W-2 employment

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time & donation matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Seattle, WA seeks an itinerant Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time position combines in-person and school-based instruction, with a schedule from about 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and travel between assigned schools.

You will evaluate students’ mobility needs, teach safe independent travel, collaborate with teachers and families, and document progress in IEPs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Travel between assigned schools and instructional environments as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor student progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Time-management

Education

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential

Bachelor's or master's degree in orientation and mobility or related field

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Seattle, WA seeks an itinerant Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time position combines in-person and school-based instruction, with a schedule from about 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and travel between assigned schools.

You will evaluate students’ mobility needs, teach safe independent travel, collaborate with teachers and families, and document progress in IEPs.