Orientation & Mobility Specialist; O&M – Tumwater, WA

Overview

Teacher Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides students with learning experiences that support their social, intellectual, and emotional development. The O&M Specialist helps students with visual impairments build the skills necessary to safely and independently navigate their environments, promoting confidence, sensory awareness, and functional mobility.

• Location:
  
  Tumwater, WA (supporting multiple nearby service areas)
• Start Date:
  
  February 23, 2026
• End Date: 20-week assignment
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible; full-time or part-time options available
• Hours:
  
  30 hours/week
• Pay Rate: $60/hour (in-person)
• Virtual Rates: $90/hr (BR) | $60/hr (PR)
• Caseload:
• Hood Canal: 1 student
• Tumwater: 9 students
• Onalaska: approx. 6 students
• Toledo: approx. 2–4 students
• Services vary—some weekly, some monthly

• Provide O&M services to students across multiple sites
• Deliver instruction that promotes safe, independent travel
• Support students in developing orientation, mobility, sensory, and environmental awareness skills
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student success
• Maintain documentation and progress reporting per guidelines

• Valid state teaching certificate
• Minimum one year of experience in an educational setting preferred
• Compliance with professional and regulatory standards
• Current CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable)
• Current health certificate (as required)
• Meets all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus Vess

National Recruitment Manager

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.