Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance included

Vision coverage

Life insurance at no cost

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Disability coverage

PSERS retirement

Lincoln Health and Wellness Center

Job summary

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to teach visually impaired students to enter any environment and function safely and independently.

The role follows the traditional school year schedule, is full-time (190 days/year), and offers comprehensive benefits including health, life insurance, EAP, PTO, and retirement via PSERS.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current credential as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist issued by ACVREP or NBPCB and maintain certification for position.
• Bachelor's degree minimum; Masters degree with 44 credits qualifies for higher placement.
• Higher placement available for Master's Degrees with 45+ credits.

Responsibilities

• Teach visually impaired students skills to enter any environment and function safely, efficiently, gracefully, and independently.

Skills

O&M credential

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

• Position Type:
  Professional/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist
• Date Posted:
  6/18/2026
• Location:
  Adams, Franklin, & York Counties, PA
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2026

Program:

Visually Impaired Support

Description:

To teach visually impaired students those skills which will enable them to enter any environment, familiar or unfamiliar, and function safely, efficiently, gracefully, and independently.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current credential as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) issued by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), and maintain certification for position.

Terms of Employment:

Full-time, 190 days/year (follows the traditional school year schedule)

Salary:

• Bachelors Degree starting minimum: $62,011.15+ plus excellent benefits
• Masters Degree (up to 44 credits) starting at$66,511.15+ plus excellent benefits
• Higher placement available for Master's Degrees with 45+ credits

The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical insurance available for anominal premium, plusfreedental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance at No Cost:
  All full-time professional staff receive a$45,000 life insurance policyat no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, includingthree counseling sessions per person, per year.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick days and Personal days each year.
• Income Protection:
  Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.
• Retirement Benefits:
  Participation in thePublic School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center:
  Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+).
  No copays or deductiblesfor services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
  Learn more: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/