Anticipated Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired / Orientation & Mobility Instructor to provide vision support services across Chester County and surrounding areas. The role includes itinerant O&M instruction aligned to IEP goals and collaboration with families and school personnel.

The position requires PA TVI certification, ACVREP O&M certification, and appropriate clearances; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification required.
• Orientation & Mobility, ACVREP Certification required.
• Current police and child abuse and FBI Fingerprints required.
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional vision assessments.
• Consult with families so they can understand the students' specific strengths and needs and support travel skills.
• Consult with school personnel to ensure supports and accommodations for safe travel in school environments.
• Provide direct instruction in O&M based on students' IEP goals.
• Develop O&M IEP goals, including public transport and community travel for blind students.
• Conduct O&M assessments for children with visual impairments referred by the educational team.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification

Orientation & Mobility, ACVREP Certification

FBI Fingerprints

Clearance as MA provider by Commonwealth

Job description

A vacancy currently exists for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired / 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.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career.

Summary Of Position

This position is an itinerant position providing vision support services to early intervention and school age students throughout Chester County and surrounding areas. Candidate also to provide orientation & mobility (O&M) instruction to visually impaired students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Required:

• Conduct functional vision assessments
• Consult with families so they can understand the students' specific strengths and need and can help support student's travel skills.
• Consult with school personnel to ensure supports and accommodations for students' safe travel throughout the school environments.
• Provide direct instruction in O&M based on the students' IEP goals.
• Develop Orientation & Mobility (O&M) IEP goals, including goals related to public transport and community travel for the blind students.
• Conduct O&M assessments for all children with visual impairments who are referred by the educational team through their designated LEA representative.

Preferred

• Provides instruction in vision techniques and in the use of vision-related materials and devices including, but not limited to, visual efficiency skills, utilization of residual vision, concept and sensory development, spatial orientation, familiarization to environments, and utilization of tactile, visual and auditory maps
• Teaches students using curriculum, and instructional methods and techniques which enhance the student's ability to improve independent functioning
• Interpret implications of Visual Impairment to all members of the school community.
• Assure that the student has all educational materials in the appropriate media.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team to develop IEP's and other similar documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree strongly preferred
• PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification required
• Orientation & Mobility, ACVREP Certification required
• Current police and child abuse and FBI Fingerprints required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire.)

Salary 2026-27 School Year

• $62,155 to $89,730 - Instructional I Certification
• $64,834 to $93,324 - Instructional II Certification
• $69,353 to $101,911 - Master's Degree
• $72,740 to $105,924 - Master's +15
• $74,415 to $107,845 - Masters + 30

Professional 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 $3,296 in opt-out payments available annually
• Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
• Life insurance in amount of 1x 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 Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually; unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement 100% up to maximum annual amount of $6,030
• ...and much more!

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7.5 hrs/day; 194 days/year (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.