Teacher - Vision Support (Student Services

Vision Support Teacher

A vacancy exists for a Vision Support 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 Montgomery County. Qualifications include a valid PA certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), additional certification in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) preferred, 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), and a valid Driver's License (this position requires travel throughout Montgomery County, PA).

Duties & Responsibilities include conducting Functional Vision Evaluations, Learning Media Assessments, and ECC Assessment to determine eligibility for vision services, developing 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, and assuring 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. This position will service school age programs located throughout Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provides services to students in School Age Special Education and Non-Pub classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA.

This position requires travel throughout Montgomery County, PA.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year) Salary:
Bachelor's: $56,694/year Master's: $68,008/year
* Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree. 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. 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.