New Grads - Teaching & Residential Assistants

Perkins & Will•City of Watertown, SC

9d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you a recent graduate passionate about education, psychology, human services, or therapy? Are you eager to make a real, measurable difference in the world while launching your career? Join us as a Teaching / Residential Assistant across our three school campuses. In this vital role, you’ll work directly with students who have complex disabilities and visual impairments, helping them thrive in both school and residential settings. Whether your ultimate goal is to become a Special Education Teacher, an Occupational/Physical Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Behavior Analyst, or work in Human Services, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
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)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Teach or assist students to achieve specific IEP objectives.
Assist in developing, implementing, and documenting measurable IEP goals, objectives, and strategies.
Collect and accurately document student performance data using program-specific logs and data systems.
Support student independence, self-confidence, and development of social, organizational, and other critical skills.
Take initiative in planning, providing age-capacities and facilitating student participation.
Demonstrate understanding of the general curriculum and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Provide individualized language and communication modeling based on student needs, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and American Sign Language (depending on program).
Maintain a safe and secure environment, using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Provide and monitor direct care (e.g., hygiene, toileting, showering, feeding, dressing, lifting/transferring) tailored to each student’s abilities.
Respect student privacy and dignity while providing appropriate physical assistance.
Implement individual Behavior Support Plans and de-escalation techniques.
Apply Safety Care strategies effectively to manage student behaviors.
Participate in staff development, training, and student/staff meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and program goals.
Provide classroom or cottage coverage, including Teacher and Related Service Provider absence coverage.
Actively assist students in clinical, physical/recreational, and off-campus activities (e.g., PT, OT, SLP, therapeutic pool, gym, track, field trips, driving).
Willingness to train for Perkins Vehicle Driver Clearance.
Willingness to train in and provide G-tube water/feeds as appropriate.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.