Educational Evaluator

Perkins School for the Blind • Watertown, MA

15h • $55,524 - $96,029

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. What you can expect as our Educational Evaluator : As our Educational Evaluator, you are responsible for completing educational evaluations for students at their three-year reevaluation timelines. This role works primarily across the entire Secondary Program and serves students with a wide range of disabilities, including students with complex and multiple disabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education, or Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments, and/or other related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in student evaluations, standardized assessments, experience working with students who have complex needs, and have a background in literacy instruction and/or being a teacher of the visually impaired

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational evaluations using appropriate, adapted, and/or modified standardized and informal assessment tools, including observations across multiple environments and interviews with teachers and team members.
• When appropriate, complete or contribute to Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA)
• Work with students across all disability profiles, including those with visual impairments and complex learning, communication, and access needs
• Collaborate closely with educational staff to review assessment results and support the development of appropriate, meaningful IEP goals
• Write clear, comprehensive evaluation reports and share findings with teachers, families, and school districts in a timely and professional manner
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings to present evaluation findings, explain recommendations, and answer questions from families and districts
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple evaluation timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation
• Provide direct instruction to students as needed to support a students academic and IEP goals
• Flexibility to float across programs as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level