Empowering COMS: Help Visually Impaired Students Thrive

The Carroll Center for the Blind; Newton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA seeks a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to empower blind and visually impaired students toward independence. The role serves ages 3–21 across schools, homes, and community programs, within a 10-month school-year schedule and Massachusetts territory.

Compensation ranges with bonuses and relocation support are provided, and the team emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and educational impact on student growth and safety.

Qualifications

• ACVREP certification is required or eligible for certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments focusing on client needs at various intervals and document goals.
• Provide consultation and support to families, educators, and professionals; suggest home/school/work adaptations.
• Instruct clients to travel independently based on IEP/Community/ Rehab Program Plans.
• Teach indoor/outdoor travel, use of public transportation, and navigation strategies for familiar/unfamiliar environments.
• Work in settings including schools, homes, and communities.
• Document progress and recommend tools or adaptations in writing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

ACVREP certification

Job description

The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA seeks a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to empower blind and visually impaired students toward independence. The role serves ages 3–21 across schools, homes, and community programs, within a 10-month school-year schedule and Massachusetts territory.

Compensation ranges with bonuses and relocation support are provided, and the team emphasizes collaboration, compassionate care, and educational impact on student growth and safety.