TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
The Carroll Center for the Blind is seeking a qualified Itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual
Impairments (TVI) to provide services in Northeastern Massachusetts. Responsibilities include
conducting Functional Vision and Learning Media assessments, direct instruction, and
consultation for students ages 3-21 years, including those with additional disabilities.
Additionally the TVI will prepare/obtain materials, and work with school-based teams in
developing and implementing IEP's. This is a ten-month position with the option to work
summers. Full and part-time positions are available. Additional certification in Orientation &
Mobility is a plus.
Requirements: Current Massachusetts DESE licensure (or eligibility) in Visual Impairment is
required, though graduate students in need of a supervised practicum experience will be
considered based on the recommendation and approval of their university advisor. Strong
organization, interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as is a working knowledge of
current mainstream, adaptive technologies and resources for teaching both low vision and nonvisual learners in general and special education environments.
About Us: The Carroll Center is a private, non-profit agency, located in Newton,
Massachusetts, which provides comprehensive specialized services for individuals of all ages
who are blind or visually impaired. The Carroll Center offers a collegial and supportive work
environment with a highly qualified team of vision professionals in a variety of disciplines,
working together to provide specialized programs and services for students with a broad array
of needs. Professional development is provided for our team.
Qualified candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to: jobs@carroll.org.
We offer a generous benefits package for benefits eligible positions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CERTIFIED ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALISTS
The Carroll Center for the Blind is seeking an itinerant Certified Orientation and Mobility
Specialist (COMS) to provide services in Northeastern Massachusetts. Responsibilities include:
conducting student (ages 3-21) and environmental assessments, direct instruction and
consultation to and in-service training for other professionals, and working with school-based
teams in developing and implementing IEP's for children with and without additional disabilities.
This is a ten-month position with the option to work summers. Full and part-time positions are
available. Additional licensure/certification as a TVI is a plus, as is the flexibility to work with
adults.
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility and COMS certification required
(or eligible for certification). Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are a
must, as is a working knowledge of current mainstream, and adaptive travel technologies and
resources for teaching low vision and nonvisual learners.
About Us: The Carroll Center is a private, non-profit agency, located in Newton,
Massachusetts, which provides comprehensive specialized services for individuals of all ages
who are blind or visually impaired. The Carroll Center offers a collegial and supportive work
environment with a highly qualified team of vision professionals in a variety of disciplines,
working together to provide specialized programs and services for students with a broad array
of needs. Professional development is provided for our team.
Qualified candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to: jobs@carroll.org.
We offer a generous benefits package for benefits eligible positions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.