Anticipated Orientation and Mobility Instructor

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Opt-out cash payments

Life insurance (2.5x salary)

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania seeks an itinerant Orientation & Mobility Instructor to support visually impaired students from ages 3 through 21 across Chester County schools during school hours.

The role requires assessments, development of O&M IEP goals including travel by public transport, and direct instruction while collaborating with families and staff to ensure safe, accessible navigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility is required.
• ACVREP Certification is required.
• Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprints are required.
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of student with visual impairment to evaluate strengths and needs for safe navigation, including cane and equipment.
• Develop Orientation & Mobility (O&M) IEP goals, including public transport and community travel for blind students.
• Provide direct O&M instruction based on the students' IEP goals.
• Consult with school personnel to ensure supports and accommodations for safe travel throughout school environments.
• Consult with families so they can support travel skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility

ACVREP Certification

PA MA provider clearance (Clearance by Commonwealth of PA and federal government)

Job description

Anticipated Orientation and Mobility Instructor JobID: 4557

• Position Type: Teaching Positions/ Instructor Non-professional
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Closing Date: 09/21/2026

An anticipated vacancycurrently existsfor an Orientation & Mobility Instructor within the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. At theCCIU,we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication,and collaborative spiritthatour employees bring to their work every day,and we know that achieving success takes a teamapproach!We strive to hire exceptional, motivated,and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaderswhocontribute to a better Chester County and beyond.If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career,

Summary of Position:

This is an itinerant position providing orientation & mobility (O&M) instruction to visually impaired students, ages 3 through 21, throughout Chester County. The position requires the O&M Instructor to work with various students within Chester County school districts during their school hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessment of student with visual impairment to evaluate their strengths and needs with respect to navigating their physical environment safely, including the needs to cane and other necessary equipment and technology.
• Develop Orientation & Mobility (O&M) IEP goals, including goals related to public transport and community travel for the blind students.
• Provide direct instruction in O&M based on the students' IEP goals.
• Consult with school personnel to ensure supports and accommodations for students' safe travel throughout the school environments.
• Consult with families so they can understand the students' specific strengths and need and can help support student's travel skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobilityreqiured
• ACVREP Certificationrequired
• Current police and child abuse and FBI Fingerprints reqiured
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire.)

Salary (2026-2027School Year):

Project, Level 16: $65,829.88/yr.- $82,287.54/yr.

*Placement on salary schedule is based upon direct experience in a similar position*

Project Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $11,279in opt-out payments available
• 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
• Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensentation
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 15 credits per year
• and more!

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7.5 hrs/day, 190 days (10-month position) LB

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.