Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living

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.

The Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living works in our residential cottages to provide supervision, organization, and administrative coverage to a residence for students with complex disabilities and visual impairments. The ACRL assists in the coordination of the administrative and operational aspects of student residential life, including supporting and training of residential staff as well as attend to the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence.

Leadership Skills

• Provide support to residential staff during shifts, ensuring consistent implementation of program routines and student programming.

• Assist supervisors in monitoring staff performance, documentation, and compliance with policies.

• Maintain effective communication and collaborate with cottage staff, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Act as liaison with education, health services, clinical, and educational staff.

• To complete other duties as assigned.

Performance Management:

• Provide direct supervision to Teaching Assistants and Awake Overnights

• Provide Yearly Performance Appraisals to Teaching Assistants and Awake Overnights

Student Instruction & IEP Implementation Skills

Knowledge:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold student and staff rights

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Possess good judgment and are an effective problem solver in the management of the residence.

• Dependable, conscientious and punctual.

• Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

• Respects the confidentiality and human rights of the students and staff.

• Makes effective use of time, completes work on schedule, and meets deadlines.

• Produces clear, well-written reports in proper formats and submits reports/IEP on time.

• Demonstrates flexibility adjusting to changes in daily routines, students’ needs, and administrative directives, policies and procedures.

• Ability to step into a leadership role

• Displays enthusiasm for job duties, assignments, and the school.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Help support Teaching Assistants and Awake Overnights

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree

• Two (2) years experience working with children with disabilities

• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

• Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Crisis Prevention and Physical Intervention (Safety Care) certifications

• Sign Language (dependent on program needs)

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive school vehicles including chair cars

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

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 

• 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!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.