Special Education Teacher, Lower School — IEPs & Inclusion

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term DIS

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Lower School to deliver customized instruction for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. You will design engaging lessons, adapt materials, and assess progress—helping every learner thrive.

You’ll collaborate with families and related service providers, develop measurable IEP goals, and support inclusion while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with ability to obtain severe special needs license within 3 years.
• Enrollment in a Special Education Masters program is required.
• Master’s in Special Education with current certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customized, measurable short and long term educational goals for students’ IEPs.
• Adapt environments and materials to fit student needs.
• Use engaging strategies to motivate learners.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and teams.
• Support inclusion and independence for every student.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom and track progress.

Skills

Create IEP goals

Adapt instruction

Collaborate with families

Assess student progress

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Severe special needs license within 3 years

Special Education Masters program enrollment

Master’s degree in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Lower School to deliver customized instruction for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. You will design engaging lessons, adapt materials, and assess progress—helping every learner thrive.

You’ll collaborate with families and related service providers, develop measurable IEP goals, and support inclusion while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom.