Blind & Visually Impaired Teacher/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Blind & Visually Impaired Teacher/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide specialized instruction and ensure compliance with educational standards. The role involves implementing individualized education programs and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student success.

Qualifications

• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist required.
• PA certification for teaching blind/visually impaired preferred.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and monitor student progress.
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings.
• Plan instruction and maintain instructional schedules.

Skills

Data collection

Progress monitoring

IEP planning

Instructional planning

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

National Certification from ACVREP

PA certification as a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Job description

Blind & Visually Impaired Teacher/Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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Position: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) with National Certification from ACVREP required. PA certification as a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired is also preferred but not required.

Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor's, Step 1 - $55,937 for the 25/26 SY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal: To follow Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures in meeting the instructional needs of eligible children / students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform, in accordance with program procedures; data collection; progress monitoring; and assessments of student educational levels for progress reports, team evaluation/reevaluation meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning meetings.
• Participate in evaluation/reevaluation meetings in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Standards.
• Facilitate, lead, or participate in, depending on specific classroom assignment, IEP planning meetings to prepare an educational program to meet student need for specially designed instruction.
• Attend and participate in other student related and program specific meetings as appropriate and as directed.
• Provide a program of individual and appropriate instruction utilizing CAIU Board approved Curricula and positive behavior supports that meet the needs of the students.
• Maintain a learning environment that is pleasant; reflects student work and current lesson content; and promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of the student.
• Plan for, assign, and direct the activities of designated educational paraprofessional(s) and/or personal care assistant(s) and to evaluate position performance as required by the CAIU.
• Establish and maintain instructional, student, and staff schedules.
• Collaborate, as required and as needed, with CAIU; school district; and agency personnel for, but not limited to, consultations, class reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing in accordance with FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
• Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval.
• Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU.
• Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs.
• Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible.
• Schedule and arrange, with supervisory direction, and in accordance with CAIU and program procedures, evaluation/reevaluation meetings, IEP Planning meetings, off-site experiences, and fund-raisers based on assignment.
• Prepare orders for equipment, instructional materials, texts, and other items as directed by CAIU procedures.
• Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Consultant(s) on matters pertaining to the general management of the classroom, student progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other areas as indicated.
• Report on student progress as directed by the program.
• Develop and maintain a course of study for all students who are working to complete State or District graduation requirements.
• Assist students, as appropriate, in personal care including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
• Know and comply with the host facility's protocols/rules for staff and students.
• Work with school district staff in arranging inclusion opportunities for specific students for non-academic and academic instruction.
• To remain abreast of current theory and technique as appropriate to position assignment through independent and supervisor identified professional development opportunities.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures.
• Plan for, instruct, and/or supervise students as assigned and directed on Off-Site Experiences.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Management

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