| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Under the general supervision of the Education Director, the Teaching Assistant assist in teaching skills to meet designated objectives within the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) and report progress on these objectives in oral and/or written formats as prescribed by the program. They will also attend to the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence and participate in staff development and trainings.
Full-time 40 hours/week.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Health Services | Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Health Services, the Assistant Director of Health Services will provide ongoing nursing care, planning and monitoring to the student population as assigned. In addition, they will provide health assessments, care and treatment related to episodic and chronic health conditions.
Assists Director of Health Services with coordination of all aspects of health services at Perkins in cooperation with the leadership of Educational Programs, Health Services and Program staff. Works to ensure an integrated approach to the provision of health care in both the educational and residential settings over a 24/7 period of operation. Assists Director of Health Services with management, supervision and evaluation of Nursing staff and collaboration with contracted medical specialists.
Full-time position 37.5 hours/week
Health Services Department
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | The Awake Overnight is responsible for remaining awake and alert at all times during the shift to perform routine checks of all students as specified in the schedule for the residence. They will also attend to the direct care, medical, and behavioral needs of the students.
Program: Secondary
Schedule: 16 hours/week
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Development | We are seeking a data driven, tech savvy, collaborative team player to be our Development Database Manager--a key member of the Perkins’ fundraising team. You will be responsible for managing and administering the development donor database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT), with an eye for maximizing fundraising and donor stewardship effectiveness. A can-do attitude, strong communication skills and competence in the following areas will be critical for success: data imports/exports, data quality and integrity, data analysis and information retrieval (creation of reports, queries, exports), and the ability to learn new software programs. You will juggle multiple deadlines and work with groups across campus including our digital marketing team on data syncing and our business office on monthly reconciliations.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Marketing | We are looking for an exceptional digital storyteller with a focus on fundraising who can both develop and execute strategic digital campaigns. You will come to the table with fresh, creative ideas that attract new audiences and new donors, propelling Perkins’ audience development strategy into the future. You have the drive to create best-in-class digital experiences for the donor community. You have a deep understanding of digital marketing and are committed to meeting and surpassing KPIs. With a keen eye for digital best practices, you have a passion for doing important work that can change lives at the global level. In addition, you are a collaborative team player with a positive outlook and an interest in work-life balance.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Development | Our Development Team is growing! In this newly created position as the Director of Annual Giving, you will provide strategic leadership to a team responsible for identifying, acquiring and cultivating a diverse community of donors who contribute up to $10,000 annually. This growing base of new donors is vital to the future growth of the Perkins mission.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Development | Our Development Team is growing and needs an experienced, strategic, proactive, results-oriented development professional! In this newly created position reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, you will work across a portfolio of high capacity planned giving prospects and donors. You must possess a deep and accurate knowledge of all aspects of Planned Giving, including but not limited to bequests, annuities, trusts, pooled income fund, and gifts of personal property including real estate. Working closely with other members of the Development team, you will market the planned giving program; steward the Perkins Society; and field any/all questions from colleagues and donors related to Planned Giving.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Human Resources | Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be a trusted partner and critical leader within the People Operations team. You will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying the strategic and operational rigor of the compensation and benefits programs to ensure they align with Perkins’ growth objectives. Working closely with other team members, you will ensure that our compensation and rewards structure and the administration of the plans optimize Perkins’ ability to attract, retain, develop and engage our talent.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Facilities & Property Management | As our Facilities Project Manager, you will direct and coordinate the planning, design, and execution of facility repairs, renovations and alteration projects that support building health, the changing needs of educational and programing activities, and facility modernization initiatives. You will also be responsible for all day-to-day project management activities for multiple (small and large) simultaneous projects, from inception through closeout.
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| Location: Remote or Virtual Organization: Perkins International | The intern supports the 2030 vision of universal quality education for children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment.
Perkins International offers an intensive internship program in a flexible format. As an intern, you enjoy direct interaction with a broad range of both national and international professionals and experts, and the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a vibrant organization.
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| Location: Central, MA Organization: Community Programs | Provides direct and consultative vision services to school age children (ages 3-22), their teachers/professionals and parents in the community. Some of the children may have additional disabilities. Responsibilities include: student assessments, development and implementation of individual education plans, consultation to and in-service training for education professionals and early intervention professionals, scheduling, maintaining communications among team members in numerous agencies and school districts, traveling in the community to schools, preparation of lessons and materials for each individual student, maintaining professional credentials, and paperwork associated with evaluations, contract services, reports and billing.
Location: New Hampshire
Schedule: Full-Time
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| Location: Central, MA Organization: Community Programs | Provides direct and consultative vision services to school age children (ages 3-22), their teachers/professionals and parents in the community. Some of the children may have additional disabilities. Responsibilities include: student assessments, development and implementation of individual education plans, consultation to and in-service training for education professionals and early intervention professionals, scheduling, maintaining communications among team members in numerous agencies and school districts, traveling in the community to schools, preparation of lessons and materials for each individual student, maintaining professional credentials, and paperwork associated with evaluations, contract services, reports and billing.
Deafblind Teacher
Location: Central, MA
Schedule: Full-Time
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Secondary
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Responsibilities:
• Assist in organizing, overseeing, and maintaining behavior data collection system
• Review incident reports for thoroughness and accuracy of reporting as applicable
• Assist with the completion of quarterly progress reports
• Participate in organizing, facilitating, and tracking student specific trainings (BSP, communication, student routines, mealtime programs, etc.)
• Participate in on-the-job training for new teaching assistants; provide ongoing mentorship to new TAs
• Maintain learning environment (consider CVI and low vision accommodations: decreasing clutter, increasing contrast, establishment and maintenance of student leisure activity centers)
• Establish the use of step by steps/task analysis, teaching strategies (fading the use prompts/cues, the use of teaching language, etc.)
• Complete routine walk-throughs of cottage environment(s) and submit checklist data to cottage coordinators and/or the Supervisor of Independent Living as applicable
• Obtain med clearance (upon approval from the Supervisor and Health Services) as applicable
• Obtain clearances to train staff on appliance use and driving school vehicles as needed; willingness to help with field trips
• Assist with shift coverage as needed; perform daily TA duties as needed (see Teaching Assistant Job Description)
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Experience teaching independent living skills to people with a range of disabilities
• Experience providing on-the-job training
• Experience and proven track record with data collection
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong work ethic
• Good attendance
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Preference will be given to staff with demonstrated proficiency with Google Drive, Salesforce, etc.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (preference given to candidates interested in pursuing or already enrolled in a degree program)
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Human Resources | Our Human Resources team is growing! Come join a dynamic team who is focused on achieving organizational excellence! As a key member of our team, you will manage all leave of absence cases and workers' compensation claims. You are customer service oriented and have the ability to take initiative and act proactively.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Facilities & Property Management | As our Maintenance Technician, you will perform a variety of general maintenance duties which include: electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and plumbing in the maintenance and repair of school facilities, residential properties and equipment. For this position, we are looking for someone who is particularly strong painter!
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| Location: India Organization: International | Our vision for Perkins India is for the one million children in India with multiple disabilities and visual impairment to learn and thrive. We are seeking an entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead and implement operations and expansion against a new and aggressive growth strategy. Together with the US-based Perkins team, you will be responsible for managing and growing operations that deliver Perkins India’s goal of expanding our work across India.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Under the general supervision of the Education Director the Occupational Therapist will assess, organize, plan and implement the delivery of occupational therapy services for a population of students who are blind, visually handicapped, neurologically handicapped, and severely handicapped. They will also provide direct therapy to students and consultation and in-service training to members of the interdisciplinary program team.
Department: Secondary / Deafblind
Full-time 37.5 hours/week
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Under the general direction of the Education Director, the O&M Specialist ?provides orientation and mobility instructional services for blind, visually impaired or multiple disability students. They will train visually impaired students to make maximum safe travel and develop functional independence in a variety of environments, while serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide individual educational and pre-vocational program for students.
Department: Secondary
Full-time 37.5 hours/week
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Health Services | Department: Health Services
Full-time 37.5 hours/week
Schedule: Overnight & Weekend
Under the general direction of the Director of Health Services. Provides nursing care to students, performing health assessments and participating in nursing diagnosis, planning, and monitoring in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner and physician;
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Deafblind Program | Under the general supervision of the Education Director, the Teaching Assistant assist in teaching skills to meet designated objectives within the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) and report progress on these objectives in oral and/or written formats as prescribed by the program. They will also attend to the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence and participate in staff development and trainings.
Program: Deafblind
Schedule: Full-time and Part-time openings
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Facilities & Property Management | As a Security Representative, you will provide best-in-class security for Perkins School for the Blind, conducting focused patrols by foot or vehicle in order to protect people, property, and information within your assigned area of responsibility. You will work as part of a team, but must also be prepared to act independently as the situation may warrant.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Summary: Under the general supervision of the Education Director or Assistant Education Director; Provides instructional services for students with sensory impairments based on individual needs. Evaluates students as required; Plans, prepares and implements appropriate educational goals for each student. Plans and provides a variety of adapted materials and aids as appropriate for each student. Monitors individual student progress through ongoing assessment and revises instructional approach and techniques as appropriate.
Department: Secondary
Full-time 37.5 hours/week
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Information Technology | As a member of our IT team, you will be responsible for configuring, deploying and supporting a variety of technology used by our staff and students. This includes responding to voice, walk-in and email requests, identifying problems, researching solutions and resolving issues in a timely manner while working closely with other team members and outside consultants.
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Secondary Program | Under the general supervision of the Education Director or Assistant Education Director, the Teacher provides instructional services for students with students with multiple disabilities including visual impairment, based on individual needs and evaluates students as required. They will plan, prepare and implement appropriate educational goals for each student as well as provide a variety of adapted materials and aids as appropriate for each student.
Department: Secondary
Full-time 37.5 hours/week
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| Location: Watertown, MA Organization: Educational Programs | Under the general supervision of the Education Director, the Teaching Assistant assist in teaching skills to meet designated objectives within the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) and report progress on these objectives in oral and/or written formats as prescribed by the program. They will also attend to the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence and participate in staff development and trainings.
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