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.

We’re looking for a dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist who is passionate about empowering blind and visually impaired students to navigate their world with confidence, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is mission-driven and finds deep purpose in making a meaningful difference in the lives of school-aged children. You bring enthusiasm, kindness, and compassion to your work, building strong, supportive relationships with students and families. You are patient, encouraging, and committed to helping each student reach their full potential. We value professionals who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You enjoy sharing knowledge, learning from others, and contributing to a culture of mentorship and continuous growth. Whether working alongside educators, therapists, or fellow specialists, you understand the power of teamwork in achieving the best outcomes for students.

If you are someone who leads with heart, embraces collaboration, and is driven to create lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the client at various intervals. Assess, identify, and document the strengths, needs, and goals of the client.
• Provide consultation and support services to the team, including parents or family members, educators, specialty providers, outside agencies, and counselors. Recommend adaptations to school, home, or work environments for tools and adaptations.
• Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program or Community or Rehab Program Plan.
• Develop the skills and concepts necessary for safe, efficient, and independent travel, aligned with Program goals. This includes teaching indoor/outdoor travel skills, use of public transportation, and strategies to navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments with confidence and independence.
• Work in various settings, including schools, homes, and communities.
• Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptations.

• 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.
• Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptation.

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

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.