Teaching Assistant – Perkins School for the Blind
Position Description:
Perkins helps kids 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.
What you can expect as a Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of students? Join us as a Teaching Assistant at one of our three schools, where you’ll have a direct impact on students with complex disabilities and visual impairments. In this vital role, you’ll support our educators and help our students thrive. We provide flexible schedules, as well as free on-campus housing and meal options, when available!
We’d love to talk with you if you have many of the following:
You encourage student independence, self-confidence, and overall growth by providing direct care, teaching independent living skills, and offering classroom support.
You excel at building positive relationships that help students manage their behaviors and develop social and communication skills.
You have a strong understanding of both the general curriculum and the expanded core curriculum, and you effectively support and implement IEP goals to help students reach their educational milestones.
You are detail-oriented, able to maintain accurate records of student progress, and skilled at evaluating and documenting learning outcomes.
You take initiative in engaging students in activities that meet their individual needs and communicate their progress clearly with colleagues and team members.
You are compassionate about creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported and motivated to succeed.
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with students with special needs, either in a classroom setting, through volunteer work or in another professional setting preferred
Willingness to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Safety-Care Training, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Sign Language (dependent on program needs)
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive school vehicles preferred
Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement day one
Matching 401K
Personal Days
Paid time off and sick days
Flexible schedules
Free on campus housing (depending on availability)
[Full-Time (Hourly)] Hourly Rate: 17-30
Schedule Requirements:
1st shift, 2nd shift, Nights and weekends
Flexible schedules available – including 4 day work week!
Minimum Requirements:
This position provides direct care to our students. Essential functions performed are typical in a school environment and involves working with students requiring lifting or exertion of up to 50lbs. Work conditions here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a school classroom, residence or facility environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Level of English Required: Intermediate
How to Apply:
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