Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired through our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit! SUMMARY:Teacher of the Visually Impaired serves students birth through age 21 and provides assessment, instruction, consultation, and support to promote student access, independence, and success across school settings.Orientation & Mobility (O&M) certification is preferred but not required. Applicants without O&M certification are fully eligible and will not be disqualified.COMPENSATION OPTIONS:Hourly 1099 independent contractor rate: $80/hour Salaried w2 employee, 10-month position: $83,000 with paid time off and benefits SCHEDULE:Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day194 days/year (10-month position)Part-time contractor option availablePRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct functional vision assessments.Provide direct instruction aligned with IEP goals.Consult with families to support understanding of student needs and strengths.Consult with school personnel regarding appropriate accommodations, supports, and instructional access.Ensure students have appropriate access to visual materials and instructional content.Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification required.O&M (ACVREP) certification preferred but not required.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Lack of O&M certification does not disqualify applicants.Provide instruction in vision-related skills and the use of specialized materials and devices.Teach skills that support independent functioning across environments.Interpret the implications of visual impairment for school personnel.Use O&M techniques, assessments, or strategies (if certified).CREDENTIALS:PA Criminal ClearancePA Child Abuse ClearancePA FBI ClearancesEducation Documentation - Official TranscriptsTB screening* Employer paid clearances & TB screening for w2 employees!BenefitsEmployees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefitsEmployer paid base medical plan!Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer matchEmployer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition discounts through educational partnershipsMilestone service awardsEmployee referral bonusGift card raffle on pay-day Fridays*If selecting 1099 / IC role, benefits are not associatedABOUT CCRESCCRES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit industry leader providing educational and behavioral health HR/staffing services within Southeastern PA. We work in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.MISSION STATEMENTConnecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=enCCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.(Posted 11/21/25, TY)
Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired through our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit!
SUMMARY:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired serves students birth through age 21 and provides assessment, instruction, consultation, and support to promote student access, independence, and success across school settings.
- Orientation & Mobility (O&M) certification is preferred but not required. Applicants without O&M certification are fully eligible and will not be disqualified.
COMPENSATION OPTIONS:
- Hourly 1099 independent contractor rate: $80/hour
- Salaried w2 employee, 10-month position: $83,000 with paid time off and benefits
SCHEDULE:
- Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day
- 194 days/year (10-month position)
- Part-time contractor option available
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct functional vision assessments.
- Provide direct instruction aligned with IEP goals.
- Consult with families to support understanding of student needs and strengths.
- Consult with school personnel regarding appropriate accommodations, supports, and instructional access.
- Ensure students have appropriate access to visual materials and instructional content.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- PA Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification required.
- O&M (ACVREP) certification preferred but not required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Lack of O&M certification does not disqualify applicants.
- Provide instruction in vision-related skills and the use of specialized materials and devices.
- Teach skills that support independent functioning across environments.
- Interpret the implications of visual impairment for school personnel.
- Use O&M techniques, assessments, or strategies (if certified).
CREDENTIALS:
- PA Criminal Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA FBI Clearances
- Education Documentation - Official Transcripts
- TB screening
* Employer paid clearances & TB screening for w2 employees!
Benefits
- Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
- Employer paid base medical plan!
- Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
- Milestone service awards
- Employee referral bonus
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
*If selecting 1099 / IC role, benefits are not associated
ABOUT CCRES
CCRES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit industry leader providing educational and behavioral health HR/staffing services within Southeastern PA. We work in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Posted 11/21/25, TY)
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!
Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
