Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at Point Quest Group, Seattle, WA

  • Point Quest Group
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Title:
Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Pay Range:

$55-65/hour

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
  • Dates: August 27, 2026-June 19, 2027
  • 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours

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