Job Openings

The Carroll Center for the Blindhttps://

05/11/2026

Position Summary

In a collaborative, team- and mentor-based environment, the Orientation & Mobility Specialist will:

• Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the student at various intervals. Identify and document the strengths, needs and goals of the student.
• Provide consultation and support services to team including parents and/or family members, educators, specialty providers, outside agencies and counselors. Recommend adaptations and tools to the school and for home.
• Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Plan.
• Develop the skills and concepts necessary for safe, efficient and independent travel, aligned with Plan goals.  This includes teaching indoor/outdoor travel skills, use of public transportation as needed and strategies to navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments with confidence and independence.
• Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptation.

E_mail: joanne.kennedy@carroll.org

Phone: 6179696200, X223

Cert: COMS

Qualifications

• ACVREP certification required, or eligibility for certification, or active enrollment in a Vision Studies Master’s program for Orientation and Mobility.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred. 

Benefits (may vary based on employment status)

We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation, 2 personal days & accrued sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement plan (403(b)) with up to a 4% employer match

Be the difference, APPLY today!  Please complete the application form using https://carroll.org/careers/.  Should you have a disability or special needs that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org and we will be happy to assist you.