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Job Title: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Pay Range: $55-$65/hourly Job Description: Orientation and Mobility Specialist | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School Year 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. Job Highlights: Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Setting: In-person and school-based Schedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM Maximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per week Starting ASAP Grade Levels: All grade levels 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 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 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 Benefits & Perks 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 Benefits 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. We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!
pointquestgroup
Seattle Public Schools, United States of America
Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
FULL TIME$55–65/HR