Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

Openings as of 4/17/2025
Teacher - Hearing/Vision Support

Teacher - Vision Support/Orientation and Mobility (Student Services)

JobID: 1481

Position Type:
  Teacher - Hearing/Vision Support/Teacher-Vision Support


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23


Date Available:
  08/2025


Closing Date:
  04/17/2025


  A vacancy exists for a Vision Support/Orientation & Mobility Teacher to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.  This position is an Itinerant position that will provide services to children in School Age programs throughout the Montgomery County, PA area.  This position is available starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
 
Qualifications:
• A valid PA certification in Teacher of the Visually impaired (TVI) and Orientation & Mobility (O&M) required
• Special Education Certification required
• Prefer Unified English Braille trained (UEB) 
• Experience with students with vision support needs
• Current child abuse, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint clearance (dated within one year of hire)
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To develop an individualized program for students with vision support/orientation and mobility needs
• Conduct Functional Vision Evaluations, Learning Media Assessments, and ECC Assessment to determine eligibility for vision services.
• Develop a plan for delivering high quality, evidence based instruction and support for children in a variety of environments including general and special education classrooms, specialized schools, community settings and in homes.
• Knowledge of Braille, Low Vision Aids and adaptive technology skills.
• Assure that the student has all educational materials in the appropriate media.
• Work closely with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure that they understand the implications of visual impairment and the accommodations necessary to assure students have optimal access to instruction and social interactions.

Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provide services to students in School Age Special Education and Non-Pub classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For additional information about the MCIU Student Services, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/. 

 
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)
 
Salary:
Bachelor’s, Step 1: $52,572/year
Master’s, Step 1: $63,582/year
*Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree. 
 
About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
 
Why Should You Apply? 
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance. 
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.
 
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/careers (Job ID: 1481). Please contact the Human Resources Office at careers@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
 
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
 
Key Words:
Education
Special Education
Vision Support
School District
Montgomery County
 




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