What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Instructor position at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Orientation & Mobility reqiured
- ACVREP Certification reqiured
- 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.)
- Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
- If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $11,279 in 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!
JobID: 3653
Position Type:
Teaching Positions/Instructor Non-professional
Teaching Positions/Instructor Non-professional
Date Posted:
2/6/2025
2/6/2025
Location:
IU Countywide
IU Countywide
Closing Date:
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
A vacancy currently exist for an Orientation & Mobility Instructor within the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
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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:
Qualifications:
Salary (2025-2026 School Year):
Project, Level 16: $63,063.96/yr. - $79,504.77/yr.
*Placement on salary schedule is based upon direct experience in a similar position*
Project Staff Benefits:
*Placement on salary schedule is based upon direct experience in a similar position*
Project Staff Benefits:
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.
Salary : $63,064 - $79,505
