Impactful O&M Instructor for Visually Impaired Students

Chester County Intermediate Unit; East Caln Township (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Opt-out cash

Flex cash

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Workers' comp

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Instructor to provide itinerant O&M instruction to visually impaired students across Chester County. The role involves working with multiple school districts during their school hours and collaborating with teachers and families to support safe travel and independence.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility, ACVREP certification, and clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility required.
• 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility

ACVREP Certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Anticipated Orientation and Mobility Instructor JobID: 4557

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

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.Ifyou are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait �apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

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)

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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.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 7:24:09 PM CST.

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