Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at Ampersand Therapy, Olympia, WA

  • Ampersand Therapy
  • Olympia, WA

Job Description

Orientation And Mobility Specialist

Pay Range: $45-55/hour

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!

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, 2 days per week

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