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Perkins School For The Blind

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.... Read more

Purpose

Everyday at Perkins is about connection, possibility and opportunity. Around the globe, in over 95 countries, Perkins-trained educators are reaching children at risk of being left behind. On campus, we’re constantly innovating to meet the needs of our students. And everywhere in between, we’re responding to the real-world, real-time needs of our community.... Read more

Vision

We’re committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training to professionals and creating a world of inclusion, accessibility and opportunity for people with multiple disabilities.... Read more

Mission

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.... Read more

Additional Culture Details

As an organization, we are guided by our Catalysts for Growth: Think Courageously | Take Ownership | Be Collaborative

Think Courageously: Pave the way for change. Be creative, curious & resilient. Challenge yourself to try, fail and try again. Think big and embrace unconventional approaches.

Take Ownership: Don’t wait, initiate. Invest fully in your work. Own your choices. Deliver results. Have a bias for action and a dedication to quality.

Be Collaborative: Create a diverse and inclusive community. Foster positive relationships. Communicate openly & respectfully. Build trust and operate with integrity. Be willing to disagree, commit and keep moving.... Read more

Values

We believe every child can learn
We believe all children have great potential, that possibility exists in every challenge and that education is a human right.

Headquarters

Watertown, MA

Employees

800 US Employees

Industry

Education - Other

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What employees are saying

I feel supported, appreciated, and respected even as a new employee. I have never once felt like I could not ask for help when needed, and when I do ask for help, I always receive the support I need.

I am working for an organization that helps humanity. Perkins is a place where you can be proud to work at and tell others about. It's so well respected and I love being a part of it.

I'm doing something that makes a difference and is meaningful.

It fits all my needs practically, creatively, emotionally and collaboratively.

I am always learning and encouraged to grow

I love teaching, and working with others!

I get to have a positive effect on the lives of my students and their families.

Everyone here is amazing friendly and helpful

I feel I am creating positive change for children with visual impairments and their families.

The work is valued, rewarding, and empowering.

Incredibly supportive work environment during stressful times

Everyday is different!

Company Snapshots

Student and teacher pose with the Red Sox mascot, Wally
Team 7 poses for a photo while team 11 photo bombs them at Welcome Back activity.
The three winners of this year's Janet & William James award pose with their certificate on the sidewalk in front of Howe.
Students participate in our Pride parade around campus