Calling all Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments!
Join our extensive professional team!
The Carroll Center for the Blind offers
$3,000 signing bonus for new TVI hires working 30-plus hours per week!
WHO WE SEEK
We seek qualified itinerant Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to conduct Functional Vision and Learning Media assessments, and to provide direct instruction, and consultation for students ages 3-21, including those with additional disabilities. Additionally, the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments will prepare/obtain materials, and work with school-based teams in developing and implementing IEP’s. This is a 10 month position with the option to work summers. Full- and Part-time or per diem positions available. School sites located in the greater Boston area.
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, clients’ homes, and their communities.
BENEFITS
We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental coverage (70% employer paid), 3 weeks accrued vacation, 10 accrued sick days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays, flexible spending accounts, and up to a 3% employer matched 403(b) plan.
M.Ed. with current Massachusetts DESE licensure (or eligibility) in Visual Impairments is required though students in need of a supervised practicum experience will be considered based on the recommendation and approval of their university advisor. Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as is a 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.