Teaching/Residential Assistant

About the role

Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. Are you passionate about education, psychology, human services, or therapy? Are you eager to make a real, measurable difference in the world? Join us as a Teaching / Residential Assistant across our three school campuses.

Responsibilities

• Student Instruction & IEP/Expanded Core Curriculum Implementation
• Teach or assist students to achieve specific IEP objectives.
• Aid 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-appropriate instruction, 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).
• Student Safety & Direct Care
• 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.
• Behavior Support & Crisis Management
• Implement individual Behavior Support Plans and de-escalation techniques.
• Apply Safety Care strategies effectively to manage student behaviors.
• Collaboration & Professional Development
• Participate in staff development, training, and student/staff meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and program goals.
• Additional Duties & Specialized Skills
• 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.

Requirements

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, is 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).

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of educational methodologies and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Basic computer literacy.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Sign Language proficiency (dependent on program needs).

Benefits

The applicable salary range is $17.68-$28.18 per hour. Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part-time and full-time employees, including:

• 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 and more!

Perks

To support you, we offer a variety of schedules, a highly collaborative team environment, and the potential for free on-campus housing and meals!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. Please view our Notice of Discrimination Here.