Job Openings

The Carroll Center for the Blind

01/21/2025

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct orientation and mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the student at intervals designated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Assess, identify and document the strengths, needs and goals of the student.
• Consultation: Provide consultation and support services to all members of the team including parents, educators, specialty providers. Recommends adaptations to school/home buildings. Orders equipment needed for safe and effective travel.
• Instruction: Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program. Teach students to travel safely, proficiency and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments. Ensure students' safety during O&M lessons while fostering maximum independence. Prepare or use equipment and materials as appropriate to promote development of O&M skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility and ACVREP (COMS) certification, or eligibility for ACVREP certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail and oral/written skills required
• Proficient technology skills using Microsoft Office a plus
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks' accrued vacation, personal day, accrued sick days, 12 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.

E_mail: joanne.kennedy@carroll.org

Phone: 6179696200 ext 223

Cert: COMS

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our Application for Employment (can be found at www.carroll.org/careers) and email a copy of your resume and cover letter to hr@carroll.org.  Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org and we will be happy to assist you.

EASY ACCESS
The Carroll Center for the Blind is a private, non-profit agency located in Newton, Massachusetts that serves persons of All Ages and All Stages of Vision Loss. We are close to Boston, Cambridge, Wellesley, Watertown, Waltham, Allston/Brighton, and on public transit routes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The Carroll Center for the Blind (CCB) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and always fosters acceptance for everyone. We offer fair opportunities to all qualified persons in recruitment and selection, employment, compensation and benefits, professional development and training, transfers, promotions, social activities, and the use of CCB’s facilities. CCB welcomes all qualified applicants and ensures that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status, political or union affiliation, or any other categories protected by Federal or State law.