Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Seattle)

Essential Functions

• Provide in-person O&M assessments and direct services per IEP requirements.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and students to develop consistent service schedules.
• Develop IEP goals relevant to the educational setting.
• Teach travel skills including sensory efficiency, cane techniques, orientation strategies, and environmental awareness.
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology recommendations to school staff.
• Maintain compliance with state, and school regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including service logs and progress reports.
• Collect data to track progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide training and guidance to families and staff.
• Participate in IEP meetings and school team activities.
• Maintain a professional work environment and dependable schedule.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist.
• Certificates And Licenses: Valid state certification in Orientation & Mobility as required by the state department of education.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with consistent availability during typical school hours.
• Experience supporting students in virtual settings.
• Familiarity with assistive technology used by students with visual impairments.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to travel for face-to-face O&M services.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems such as MS365.

Compensation

$60-90/hr.

Work Environment

Requires regular travel to provide face-to-face services and remote administrative work from a professional home office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Contract Work

Contract work is at-will per state regulations.

Job Type

1099 Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)