Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Carroll Center for the Blind Carroll Center for the Blind - Newton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Teacher of the Visually Impaired Job Details Job ID: 5901156 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description We offer signing and retention bonuses, as well as relocation support, for the right candidate! Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem Location: Metro-Boston and Metrowest Areas Salary Range: $52,015 to $88,475 *salaries vary based on education, licensure, additional COMS certification and relevant experience About Us Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults, and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, students’ homes, and their communities. Who We Seek If you are mission driven, passionate and enthusiastic and want to make a difference, you belong with us! We are a supportive professional vision services team that will guide, mentor and supervise new or experienced Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. TVI students who are excelling in their graduate university TVI preparation programs are welcome to apply! Responsibilities

• Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments in compliance with DESE/IDEA.
• Interpret medical reports and contribute to IEP goals, accommodations, and instructional strategies.
• Recommend and coordinate specialized evaluations, assistive technology, and resources.
• Consult with staff and families on assessments, modifications, testing accommodations, and vocational planning.
• Procure and develop accessible materials (braille, enlarged/recorded text, tactile symbols) and recommend classroom modifications.
• Provide instruction in assistive technology and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) areas.
• Train and support teams and families to promote student independence and access.
• Participate in transition planning, maintain required documentation, attend IEP meetings, and serve as liaison to Carroll Center.

Benefits We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, 2 personal days, accrued sick days, 11 holidays, and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match. Position Type Position Type: Full-time Salary Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 Per Year Job Categories Special Education > Visually Impaired Job Requirements

• Current Massachusetts DESE licensure (or eligibility) in Visual Impairment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and oral/written communication skills are essential.
• Strong working knowledge of current mainstream and adaptive technologies and resources for teaching both low vision and non-visual -learners in general and special education environments is required.
• Ability to implement state and federal special education regulations, while incorporating the ‘best practice’ principles of the National -Agenda and the Expanded Core Curriculum to meet the individual and unique needs of all students.
• Driver’s license (preferred) with a good driving record.

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Joanne Kennedy 770 Centre Street Newton, Massachusetts 02458 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Carroll-Center-For-the-Blind