Orientation and Mobility Specialist 26-27 SY

Hello O&M Specialists!Come work with a woman and therapist run company! Ampersand Therapy is seeking to elevate the employment experience of working in schools. We are hiring a full-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Jacksonville, NC for the 2026-2027 school year. Relocation assistance available!Position OverviewRole: Orientation and Mobility SpecialistLocation: Jacksonville, NCDates: 2026-2027 school yearRequired QualificationsMUST HAVE Orientation and Mobility Specialist CertificationSuccessfully completed and graduated from an accredited Orientation and Mobility specific training program through an approved university and have completed all fieldwork requirementsExperience as an O&M Specialist in the schools a plus!Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops plans and instructs students with visual impairments in the development of skills and knowledgeImplement IEPs, individualized interventions, and classroom accommodationsBuild a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environmentCollaborate with school-based Exceptional Children's/Special Education teams, behavior specialists, and familiesParticipate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, and team planning sessionsBenefits & Perks:Competitive W2 employment with bi weekly payPaid sick leaveComprehensive healthcare benefits (including dental and vision)401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%Generous professional reimbursement (for licensing, CEUs, materials for position, etc)Mileage reimbursement between schools at IRS rateGeneral and professional liability insurance coverageGenerous referral bonusesNO non-compete agreementsPaid volunteer time *Donation matching to nonprofits*These benefits available for 30+ hours/weekDiscover more about our company and the many ways we support our employees by visiting our website: https://ampersandtherapy.com/perks-and-benefitsWhy Work With UsAmpersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company that started in Western WA and has grown to additional states, including NC, SC, CO, OR, AZ, IL, and MN. We are proud to be women, minority, and therapist owned and run. We began our own careers working in the districts and also as contractors. 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 and special education providers 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!Our ValuesFocus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.Focus on the Earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint