Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Basic Information
Date posted: 10/20/2020
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Posted by: The Carroll Center for the Blind
Salary:
Contact Information
Address
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone
617-969-620022
Email
Web Address
Address
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone
617-969-620022
Web Address
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Qualifications
JOIN OURÂ PROFESSIONAL TEAMÂ At the Carroll Center for the Blind!
Are you a new or experienced Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments?
Considering a move? Housing available!
The Carroll Center for the Blind provides a supportive professional vision services team to guide, mentor and supervise new or experienced Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments who are passionate and enthusiastic. TVI students who are excelling in their graduate university TVI preparation programs are welcome to apply. Assistance with the MA emergency licensure process and transitional housing at the Carroll Center are available. The TVI will conduct functional vision and learning media assessments, provide recommendations on student programming, and provide direct instruction and consultation for students ages 3-21, including those with additional disabilities. This is a 10-month, full-time position. School sites are located in the greater Boston area. Some instruction to students may be delivered remotely. Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are a must and current enrollment in a TVI program required.
Job Description
The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. The Carroll Center serves all ages by providing campus-based rehabilitation, technology instruction, community orientation and mobility as well as itinerant education and mobility services to children. You will make a difference!
The Carroll Center offers a generous benefits package to include health/dental insurance (70% paid by employer), 3 weeks accrued vacation, 10 days accrued sick time, 2 accrued personal days, 11 holidays, flexible spending, and 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after 1 year.
Kindly contact Nancy Sharon with any questions you may have and/or submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].