Educational Consultant

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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.

$82,000.00/yr - $/yr

The New England Consortium on Deaf blindness (NEC) is a multistate initiative dedicated to ensuring that children who are deafblind receive the specialized support they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Administered by Perkins School for the Blind, NEC serves close to 600 children across New England, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, along with families, educators, and service providers who support them.

Through a comprehensive, collaborative approach, NEC offers:

• family support and learning opportunities
• consultation and training to educational teams
• professional development for educators and related personnel

As the NEC Educational Consultant, you will deliver high‑quality technical assistance to families, educational teams, and agencies. You will provide consultation and training across designated states, both onsite and virtually. You possess knowledge and experience in evidenced‑based instructional practices related to sensory access (blind/visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing), communication, and assessment for children and youth who are deafblind or at risk.

• Assessing language and communication skills in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Recommending educational objectives, coaching teams to develop intervention plans
• Providing consultation and training in best practices, and making referrals relating to vision and audiological needs
• Collaborating with teams during case reviews and IEP/ISP meetings
• Assisting with coordination of Transition Team initiatives for students (14‑21)
• Maintaining student records and assisting with preparation of statistical reports and data analysis
• Contributing written content to monthly newsletters and blogs
• Assisting with technical content development on Deaf blindness and related fields
• Working with a wide range of educational teams, within both school and home settings

• Master’s Degree in Visual Impairments, Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Severe Disabilities
• Three (3) years’ direct experience working with children who are deafblind, or multiply disabled with sensory loss
• Successful research experience in related field (vision, deafness, severe disabilities)
• organized, task‑oriented and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to travel to schools, homes, and agencies throughout New England as appropriate as well as to the Perkins campus in Watertown, MA

• 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 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Education

• Non‑profit Organizations