Job Title:
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Pay Range:
$45-55/hour
Job Description:
School-Based Orientation & Mobility Specialist | Tumwater, WA | Part-Time
Hello, O&M Specialists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a part-time Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support students with visual impairments in Tumwater Washington. We are a woman- and therapist-founded company that values collaboration and meaningful, student-centered work.
Position Details
- Location: Tumwater, WA
- Schedule: 2 days per week
- In-person, school-based role
- Provide evaluations, direct instruction, and consultation for students with visual impairments
Responsibilities
- Conduct O&M evaluations and identify students’ short- and long-term needs.
- Teach students to travel safely and confidently in familiar and unfamiliar environments while building independence.
- Collaborate with teachers of students with visual impairments on functional vision assessments related to travel.
- Provide instruction and support aligned with each student’s IEP.
- Consult with families, teachers, school staff, and peers on strategies that support student independence and safety.
- Monitor progress and maintain evaluation reports, IEP documentation, progress notes, and other required records.
- Provide training to school staff and families on students’ O&M needs.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary school team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education; master’s degree in Special Education preferred
- Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate certificate with the required Special Education endorsement and qualifications to serve as an O&M instructor
- Valid Washington State driver’s license
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to complete required criminal background clearance
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Benefits & Perks
- W-2 employment with liability insurance included
- 401(k) with company match
- Reimbursement opportunities for licensure, continuing education, and professional expenses
- Support from a therapist-founded team that understands school-based work
We’d love to connect with you and share more about this opportunity!