Part Time Travel Training Instructor

A new vacancy currently exists for a part-time Travel Training Instructor within the Division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position will be located throughout Chester County within the Discover program at the CCIU.

This position will provide travel training instruction to students, ages 14 to 21, with cognitive and/or physical impairments other than of a visual nature, to learn safe and independent travel in the community, using public transportation as appropriate, as well as safety with navigation on foot in local communities throughout Chester County. A secondary purpose is to provide instructional strategies to teachers to support students in learning pre-travel training and mobility skills within their school community as part of their educational program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with persons with disabilities in a community based educational or vocational setting.
• Ability to relate effectively with students
• Ability to interact with other school professionals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving abilities              

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments (internal within school building and external within the community) of student skills and needs
• Conduct environmental analysis on travel routes
• Select appropriate routes for student travel
• Develop instructional plans to meet individual student needs
• Instruct students in the areas of orientation and travel
• Consult with school personnel to insure safe travel throughout school environments
• Be familiar with community wide transportation systems and establish collaborative relationships with transportation authorities and police departments to support instructional plans for students
• Consult with families to inform them of student travel skills and/or limitations
• Provide consultation and trainings related to independent travel

Position requirement:

• The holder of this position may be required as part of his or her duties to provide services 
  that can be charged to a Medical Assistance program. Clearance as an MA provider by 
  both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an 
  essential qualification for this position
• Must complete the Easter Seals Travel Training Program upon hire
• Valid PA Driver's License

Location:
Countywide Chester County

Salary Range - hourly (2026-2027 school year rates):
$31.82 - $39.77/hour* (Project, Band 13 - 10 month, 185 day position) * Placement on band based on experience in an equivalent role. 

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, full time equivalent (FTE) = .5 (up to 18.75 hours per week)

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.