Anticipated Orientation and Mobility Instructor

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

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks an Orientation & Mobility Instructor to provide itinerant O&M instruction to visually impaired students ages 3 through 21 across Chester County schools during regular school hours.

The role emphasizes assessment, development of O&M IEP goals, direct instruction, and collaboration with families and school staff. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7.5 hrs/day, 190 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility required.
• ACVREP Certification required.
• Current police, child abuse and FBI fingerprint background checks required.
• PA MA provider clearance by Commonwealth and federal government required.

Responsibilities

• Assess student with visual impairment to evaluate mobility needs and safe travel including cane/equipment.
• Develop O&M IEP goals including public transport and community travel for blind students.
• Provide direct O&M instruction based on students' IEP goals.
• Consult with school personnel to ensure supports for safe travel in school environments.
• Consult with families to help support students' travel skills.

Skills

Assessment

IEP development

Direct instruction

Collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility

ACVREP Certification

FBI fingerprint background check

PA MA provider clearance

Job description

An anticipated vacancy currently exists for an Orientation & Mobility Instructor within the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

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 & Mobility reqiured
• ACVREP Certification required
• 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 (2026-2027 School 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 $11,279 in 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)

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.