Vision-Impaired Education Specialist (TVI) – Impactful Teaching

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

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.