Teaching Assistant, DeafBlind Flexible Classroom

Perkins School for the Blind • Watertown, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flex Teaching Assistant is a critical member of the Teaching Assistant Support Team in the Deafblind School, supporting the program to provide high quality educational programming to students who are deafblind with additional disabilities, 3 - 22 years of age. As the Flex Teaching Assistant, you will partner with the Lead Teaching Assistants to support multiple areas of need as it relates to direct classroom support, providing meeting coverage, and additional program needs as outlined. A typical day includes providing direct care, independent living skills training and classroom assistance, supporting program needs planning, assisting with lifting and transferring, implementing behavioral interventions and communication skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to assist students with physical transfers/mobility
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with individuals with special needs—whether through classroom work, professional caregiving, or volunteering—is preferred
• Willingness to train and maintain certifications in First Aid/CPR, AED, Safety Care, and Sign Language (provided by Perkins)
• Willingness to train for Perkins Vehicle Driver Clearance is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care
• Independent living skills training
• Classroom assistance
• Supporting program needs planning
• Assisting with lifting and transferring
• Implementing behavioral interventions and communication skills
• Providing meeting coverage
• Supporting additional program needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs available
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Recognition Programs
• EAP
• legal services
• referral bonuses
• credit union access
• pre-tax MBTA passes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED