Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Carroll-Center-For-the-Blind; Newton Corner (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Massachusetts seeks a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments to assess functional vision and learning media needs, contribute to IEP goals, and coordinate assistive technology and accessible materials across classrooms, schools, homes, and community settings.

This full‑time position offers signing and retention bonuses, relocation support, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Visual Impairment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and oral/written communication skills are essential.
• Strong working knowledge of current mainstream and adaptive technologies for teaching low vision/non-visual learners.
• Master’s degree preferred; citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments per DESE/IDEA.
• Interpret medical reports and contribute to IEP goals, accommodations, and instructional strategies.
• 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 modify classrooms.
• Provide instruction in assistive technology and ECC areas.
• Train teams and families to promote student independence and access.
• Participate in transition planning, maintain documentation, attend IEP meetings, and liaise to Carroll Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure in Visual Impairment

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

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
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• Email: [e-mail]