We have been asked to circulate the following career opportunity from the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in the Washington DC area. +++ Below is the link and long form job posting. https://www.indeed.com/job/orientation-and-mobility-specialist-om-1409540b4d 5582f8 Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Job description: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a full-time Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who are blind or visually impaired. The Orientation & Mobility instructor will teach clients to travel safely and independently. Since 1900, CLB's mission has been promoting independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an experience rehabilitation professional who shares our passion for providing services to our clients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ? Provide direct services to individuals who are blind or low vision in orientation and mobility as well as vision rehabilitation therapy/rehabilitation teaching for the blind and visually impaired. * Participate in long-range planning and policy development by providing input to senior management concerning resources and trends in service provision to persons who are blind or visually impaired. * Conduct in-service training regarding blindness issues and CLB programs and services. * Serve as an Orientation and Mobility liaison with sponsoring/partnership agencies such as the DC Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), MD-DORS (Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services), and UDC Senior Companion Program. * Monitor students' progress through reports, ongoing discussions, and meetings with students and staff. * Prepare monthly billing, statistics, reports and relevant correspondence about and for consumers. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: ? Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility or rehabilitation or related field working primarily with visually impaired adults. Master's degree preferred. * Minimum of three to five years of experience and certification as a practitioner in the field of blindness in one of the following areas: a. Teacher of the visually handicapped. b. Orientation and mobility specialist. c. Rehabilitation teacher for the visually impaired/vision rehabilitation therapist Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: ? Excellent report writing and computer skills required * Excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. * Must have the ability to work with confidential material. Physical Activity and ADA Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to meet these demands: ? Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements. * Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule. * Must be able to push/lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. EEO Statement: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. Comprehensive Benefits Package: ? Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision). CLB covers 60% of the premium. * Disability insurance (Short term and long-term disability). 100% covered by CLB. * Life Insurance and AD&D. 100% covered by CLB. * Retirement 401(K). CLB matches up to 4% after one year of employment. * Student loan forgiveness benefits. * PTO benefits. 2 weeks of vacation * 11 holidays + 5 days (CLB is closed from Christmas through New Year's). Job Type: Full-time Benefits: ? 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person Zachary Brewer Chief Operating Officer Senior Director of Human Resources Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (202) 454-6413 zbrewer <mailto:jhunter@clb.org> @clb.org <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.clb.org/__;!!CQl3mcHX2A!TC0dpGgD_yiyC B8BxpS3EjwJb9nQPCrwmQw6eKyEuSBY8EEJkZmhpEceFcOjo8i9muE$> www.clb.org _____ From: admin@nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> <admin@nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> > Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:06 PM To: Zachary Brewer <ZBrewer@clb.org <mailto:ZBrewer@clb.org> > Subject: RE: Orientation and Mobility Instructors Needed Hello, I would be happy to get that job announcement out. You can just send it to this e-mail address. 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From: Zachary Brewer <ZBrewer@clb.org <mailto:ZBrewer@clb.org> > Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 5:20 PM To: admin@nbpcb.org <mailto:admin@nbpcb.org> Subject: Orientation and Mobility Instructors Needed Good Afternoon, I'm interested in posting a vacant position for an Orientation and Mobility Instructor and was hoping we could partner with the NBPCB. Please let me know if there is someone specific that I need to reach out to. Thanks! 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