Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job at BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, Reading, PA

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  • BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
  • Reading, PA

Job Description

Position Type: Certified Special Education/Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist Date Posted: 9/11/2024 Location: To Be Determined Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU! Summary of position : To assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school, and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility. Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details): Perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on long- and short-term needs of the student on new referrals and on multi-year re-evaluations. Include in the assessment report the needs and strengths of the student and an estimate of the length and frequency of service necessary to meet identified needs. Contribute to other appropriate portions of the IEP, such as goals and recommendations. Provide consultation and support services to parents, regular and special education teachers, other school personnel, and students' sighted peers. Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an approved college or university. Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)/Academy certification. Pennsylvania certification for teachers of students with visual impairments preferred. Experience with school-age and young children preferred. Schedule: Full-time, 10 months/year Salary: Bachelor = $49,919 to $78,690 Bach+15 credits = $50,636 to $79,415 Bach+24 credits = $51,427 to 80,215 Masters = $61,370 to 90,955 Mast+15 credits = $62,063 to 91,655 Mast+30 credits = $62,755 to 92,355 Mast+45 credits = $64,141 to 93,755 Mast+60 credits = $65,377 to 95,005 Benefits Included: Health, vision, and dental insurance Long term disability Life insurance Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions Attachment(s): SE O&M Specialist_01292018 (2).doc BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

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