The Carroll Center for the Blind
Massachusetts
Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Education Services)
Job Description
We’re seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist who is passionate about helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to supporting each student’s growth. You value collaboration, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on shared learning and impact.
If you are currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program for Orientation & Mobility, we would love to speak with you!
Duties Include:
- Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the student. Identify and document the strengths, needs, and goals of the student.
- Provide consultation and support services to the team in various settings, including parents and/or family members, other educators, specialty providers, outside agencies, and counselors. Recommend adaptations to the students' school and for their home.
- Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Plan.
- Develop the skills and concepts necessary for safe, efficient, and independent travel, aligned with Plan goals. This includes teaching indoor/outdoor travel skills, use of public transportation as needed, and strategies to navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments with confidence and independence.
- Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptations.
Additional Information:
- Serving students aged 3 to 21 years
- Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance for 30+ hours a week position
Qualifications
- ACVREP certification required, or eligibility for certification, or active enrollment in a Vision Studies Master’s program for Orientation and Mobility.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient Technology skills preferred.
Salary
$52,015 - $83,308 (based on years of experience, level of education and certification status)
Address
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458