Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children providing immersive training and support to professionals and families advocating for inclusion and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins we think courageously act collaboratively and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a Lower School serves elementary and middle school-age students with visual impairments blindness and multiple disabilities. Our program blends academic learning with real-world experiences sparking curiosity and helping students understand their place in the world. Here education goes beyond the classroom. Students build daily living skills communication and travel confidenceessential tools for greater independence. We focus on the whole child nurturing both academic growth and social-emotional development. Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher in Lower School:In this role youll create and deliver personalized instruction for students with multiple disabilities including visual impairments. Youll design engaging lessons adapt materials and assess progresshelping every learner Youll Do:Develop and deliver customized measurable short and long term educational goals for students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Adapt environments and materials to fit student needsUse creative motivating strategies to engage learnersCollaborate with families related service providers and teamsSupport inclusion and independence for every studentMaintain a safe supportive and inclusive classroomSet clear goals for success track student progress maintain records and adjust instruction based on ongoing observations and assessmentsWhat You Bring:Bachelors degree in Education and the ability to obtain a moderate to severe special needs teacher license within 3 years of degree in Special Education with a current teacher certification in severe special needs is experience with students with visual impairments hired as a regular employee at Perkins we have benefits that put you first including an employer contributing retirement plan tuition reimbursement from day one professional development personal days paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint charming and historical a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.
Special Education Teacher - Lower School
