Director of Perkins International Program - #170
Department: President's Office
The Director of Perkins International Program provides leadership, collegial supervision and oversight of programs and services for children who are deafblind or blind with multiple disabilities and their families. Coordinate the national and the international work of the Hilton/Perkins Program and other international initiatives. Serve as a member of the Perkins senior management team. Responsibilities: Regularly visit international program partners to support regional staff in meeting program goals and objectives. Work with government and non-government organizations to develop programs and services, to improve and expand the quantity and quality of services for children who are deafblind or blind with multiple disabilities. Recruit, supervise and manage the work of all national and international program staff, including the oversight of work assignments. Supervise the activities of the Educational Leadership Program. Supervise the activities of on campus projects including research library and information services, DBLINK, and other projects as appropriate to meet national objectives of program. In collaboration with program staff, identify program priorities and additional funding needs for project development. Liaison between program staff and Trust Office for new and ongoing project development and identifying and securing financial and material support with existing and new supporters and donors. Communicate effectively with all staff, trainers and partners. Provide leadership and collegial supervision to insure that all program goals and objectives are being addressed and evaluated, including but not limited to: Working with local personnel to assess the future needs of all Hilton/Perkins and other international projects in the region and arrange for appropriate training, consultation and technical support. Working with colleges, universities and other entities internationally to maintain and establish formal training programs of pre-service training for teachers of the target population. Arranging for the production, translation and dissemination of appropriate literature for parents and professionals in print and on-line formats. Supporting parents and agencies to establish improved services to parents and family members, including the establishment of parent organizations. Supporting the content, logistics and other arrangements for trainings provided by the Program. Prepare and manage an annual program budget. Oversee the financial resources allocated to projects. Work with regional staff to draft grant agreements to sub-grantees, and define and monitor a reporting system for each project. Prepare regular narrative reports on activities for inclusion in the Program's reports to donors. Function as liaison between Perkins management team and international and national program staff. Work collaboratively with personnel on the campus, to plan jointly for training and experiences provided to international visitors to Perkins School for the Blind. Function as the focal point for planning, communication and collaboration between the Perkins International Program and other national and international non-profit organizations, multi-lateral organizations and key governmental agencies to further enhance program's mission. Coordinate the work with all other Perkins offices including the on-campus programs, the Business Office, Howe Press, Trust office, Communications Office and other Perkins departments. Provide oversight of program office staff and support service operations to ensure facilitation of program objectives. Represent Perkins International at international events which include international development, education, and disability conferences. Frequent travel will be required.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Special Education or equivalent with a preference on education of children who are deafblind, or with multiple disabilities or relevant work experience. A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a position of increasing management experience and responsibility for consultation to and training of other teachers and personnel. Extensive knowledge of educational techniques for children who are deafblind and/or blind with additional disabilities. Understand and appreciate the cultural diversity of the programs and areas in with which Perkins works and the implications for program support and development. Ability to travel independently and frequently to international destinations.
Preference may be given to candidates having: Work in the fields of blindness, deafblindness or multiple disabilities with international work experience. Prior experience in international work as a trainer of teachers within the specific field of blind or deafblind education. Candidates with Masters in deafblind or multi-handicap education, or the equivalent job experience in working with this same population. Prior experience, whether paid or voluntary, in working for other international governmental or non-governmental organizations.
Benefits: We provide a complete benefits package, which includes, vacation time, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, LTD and Life insurance, retirement programs and staff development and training.
Please send cover letter, resume, completed Application for Employment, and salary requirements to:
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Fax: 617-972-7635
Email: Employment@Perkins.org