Special Education Teacher, Lower School (VI & MD)

Perkins & Will; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HRA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Perkins Lower School in Watertown, MA, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. You will design personalized instruction, adapt materials, and assess progress to help every learner thrive in an inclusive, supportive classroom.

Collaborate with families, related service providers, and teams to implement IEP goals, promote independence, and track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and licensure eligibility for severe disabilities within 3 years
• Master’s in Special Education preferred with current teacher certification for severe disabilities
• Experience with students with visual impairments 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, motivating strategies to engage learners
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and teams
• Support inclusion and independence for every student
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom
• Set clear goals for success, track student progress, maintain records, and adjust instruction based on ongoing observations and assessments

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Special education license eligibility

Master’s in Special Education

Severe disabilities certification

Experience with visual impairments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Severe disabilities licensure within 3 years

Enrollment in Special Education Masters program

Job description

Perkins Lower School in Watertown, MA, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. You will design personalized instruction, adapt materials, and assess progress to help every learner thrive in an inclusive, supportive classroom.

Collaborate with families, related service providers, and teams to implement IEP goals, promote independence, and track outcomes.