CERTIFIED ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST (COMS)

About the role

Serving students aged 3 to 21 years
Full-time, part-time, or per diem positions available
Signing bonus and relocation assistance for 30+ hours a week position
Salary range: $52,015 to $83,308
Based on years of experience, level of education, and certification status
Positions available in North Shore, South Shore, and Metrowest

WHO WE SEEK

We're seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist who is passionate about helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to supporting each student’s growth. You value collaboration, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on shared learning and impact.

Responsibilities

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

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.

BENEFITS (If you work 30+ hours)

• Generous benefits package including health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays, and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.

Contact Information

The Carroll Center for the Blind is a private, non-profit agency located in Newton, Massachusetts that serves persons of All Ages and All Stages of Vision Loss. We are close to Boston, Cambridge, Wellesley, Watertown, Waltham, Allston/Brighton, and on public transit routes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Carroll Center for the Blind (CCB) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and always fosters acceptance for everyone. We offer fair opportunities to all qualified persons in recruitment and selection, employment, compensation and benefits, professional development and training, transfers, promotions, social activities, and the use of CCB’s facilities. CCB welcomes all qualified applicants and ensures that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status, political or union affiliation, or any other categories protected by Federal or State law. The CCB culture embraces both the law and a work environment that is safe, positive, diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Our mission and impact shines brightly on all.