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Director of Education Services

05/20/2025

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SERVICES

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!

What You’ll Do:

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 time lines 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.

What You’ll Need to Bring:

Master’s degree in Education of Students with Visual Impairments, Special Education, or a related field.
Preferred certification and license: 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 a plus.
Deep 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.

Why Join Us?

At the Carroll Center for the Blind, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with nearly a century of experience empowering individuals with vision loss. You’ll work alongside passionate educators, leaders, and advocates who are transforming lives every day. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, hands-on impact, and the chance to shape the future of vision education in schools across the region.

E_mail: [email protected]

Phone: 6179696200

Cert: Multiple Certifications

Salary Range: $125,000 to $130,000

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 4 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 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 on our

Careers Page: https://carroll.org/careers/director-of-education-services/