Special Education Teacher, Deafblind

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 difference.

Your Impact as a Special Education Teacher in the Deafblind School:

In this role you will provide instructional services for students with multiple disabilities including visual and hearing impairment based on individual needs and evaluates students as required. You 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. The Special Education Teacher provides service in a homeroom based setting as supported by teaching assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Meets educational requirements and qualifies for certification/licensure while updating and expanding knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding of the general curriculum expanded core curriculum and subject matter/area of expertise

• Determines present levels of performance by reviewing background information and conducting informal and formal assessments

• Develops and prioritizes measurable objectives for learners; plans short term and long term instruction or clinical strategies to address individual objectives.

• Establishes and maintains structures rules and procedures for learners and sets and maintains high expectations and standards of behavior

• Establishes and adapts the environment to make it conducive to learning

• Establishes good rapport and maintains respectful relationships with learners adapting lessons for individuals with diverse needs and various backgrounds

• Recognizes the importance of accessibility ensuring that the learning environment instruction and materials match the students needs

• Engages learners by using a variety of approaches and motivating strategies to convey knowledge and develop skills maximizing instructional/clinical time

• Provides positive reinforcement and constructive feedback

• Develops performance measures and informs learners of the criteria for success; evaluates learner performance keeps records and reports progress in learning; revises instructional plans based on ongoing observation/evaluation information;

• Helps create positive inclusive interpersonal relationships

• Shows respect for students colleagues administrators family members and others communicating well with supports advises and/or advocates for learners

• Collaborates consults with and maintains effective communication with outside agency staff staff at all levels and family members and when indicated provides training

• Demonstrate strong organization and self-management to address competing demands

• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills including the ability to assign and delegate responsibilities to teaching assistants

• Maintains effective communication and works cooperatively with administrators

• Maintains a safe environment and handles emergencies

• Maintains a clean neat inviting and well-designed learning environment

• Ensures learners medical needs are met by altering teaching/clinical strategies and following protocols.

• To perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in education with preference for licensure in severe special needs.

• Willingness to complete two American Sign Language (ASL) courses ( Level 1 and Level 2) as offered by Perkins within two years of employment.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Masters degree in Special Education with a current teacher certification in severe special needs.

• Previous experience working with students with Deafblindness visual impairments or students with severe disabilities.

• Previous experience with American Sign Language (ASL)

If 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.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.