Teacher of the Visually Impaired / Orientation and Mobility Instructor

Chester County Intermediate Unit • Downingtown, PA

65d • $58,751 - $104,546

About The Position

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, don't wait - apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow! This position is an itinerant position providing vision support services to early intervention and school age students throughout Chester County and surrounding areas. Preferred- Candidate to provide orientation & mobility (O&M) instruction to visually impaired students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's Degree strongly preferred
• PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification required
• ACVREP Certification preferred (strongly preferred O&M)
• 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 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree