Vision & Mobility Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

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

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.