Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Job overview

The Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA. The stated annual salary range is $48,870–$114,158. The role supports Overbrook School for the Blind’s education mission for people with visual impairments. The teacher provides instruction and early intervention services to children and families, adapting learning materials and environments to individual needs. The role also conducts vision and learning media assessments, supports braille and expanded core curriculum instruction, and collaborates with families and educational staff.

What you'll do

• Provide early intervention services to young children and families in homes, preschools, and community settings
• teach use of low-vision aids and braille-related skills
• adapt materials and learning environments
• conduct functional vision evaluations and learning media assessments
• participate in IFSP and staff meetings
• train and support families and educational staff
• maintain student records and required documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

itinerant teacher

teacher of the visually impaired

orientation and mobility specialist

early intervention

visual impairment education

braille instruction

low vision aids

philadelphia pa

overbrook school for the blind

$48,870–$114,158 per year

functional vision evaluation

learning media assessment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• financial support for advanced degrees.

Why this role

Includes early intervention outreach and instruction that may extend up to 25 additional summer days for applicable assignments.

About the employer

Overbrook School for the Blind is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.