Job Description
Salary: $125,000 to $130,000
About Us The Carroll Center for the Blind is dedicated to empowering blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages. Through our comprehensive range of services—residential and day rehabilitation, assistive technology programs, low vision services, and more—we help thousands of children, adults, and seniors each year gain the skills needed to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Our Newton, MA campus serves as the hub for our vital programs, and we also offer essential educational and community services in local schools, workplaces, homes and other community-based settings.
Who We Are Looking For A visionary, driven Director of Education Services to lead a dynamic department delivering life-changing educational and orientation/mobility services across public and private schools. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to manage a talented team of educators, shape the future for students who are blind or visually impaired, direct innovative programming, and ensure students with vision loss receive the expert support they deserve—from early childhood through young adulthood. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a real difference.
Apply today and help lead a brighter future for students with vision loss!
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Set the vision and strategy for specialized itinerant education and orientation & mobility services for students who are blind or visually impaired.
- Oversee program development, staffing, performance Management, budgeting, compliance, and service delivery with a focus on excellence and equity.
- Ensure compliance with IEP timelines and service standards
- Drive departmental growth to expand services and reach more students in need.
- Lead data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to signature student programs like the Braille Challenge and Cane Quest, as needed.
Team Management & Professional Development
- Recruit, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of educators and mobility instructors.
- Monitor caseloads and staff assignments, ensuring alignment with student needs and staff strengths.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports learning and professional growth.
Outreach & Higher Education Engagement
- Act as the lead liaison to school districts, families, and external agencies—building trust, solving problems, and advocating for exceptional student outcomes.
- Represent the Carroll Center at conferences, outreach events, and community forums.
- Cultivate partnerships with universities, practicum programs, and educational leaders to strengthen the pipeline of future professionals.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications - Master’s degree in Education of Students with Visual Impairments, Special Education, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications and licensures: Orientation and Mobility (O&M), Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
- Extensive experience teaching students ages 3–21 with visual impairments or in special education settings.
- Proven leadership in managing educational services, staff performance, mentoring, staff development and program operations. Budget forecasting and management is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of assistive technology, specialized curriculum, IEP process, disability rights, current trends and best practices.
- Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including school districts, families, staff, and external agencies.
- Excellent presentation, organizational and technology usage skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to service delivery and staff management.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, work-life balance, and future planning:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 4 weeks of vacation, personal day, and sick time
- 12 paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,