What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Supervisor, RSP's position at Perkins School for the Blind?
Perkins helps kids 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.
Join our collaborative community of educators in the Lower School Program as a Clinical Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner, Related Service Provider. As our Clinical Supervisor to the RSP staff, you have related expertise and can give organizational and supervisory support to staff. You will meet regularly with staff, observe and provide feedback, and facilitate problem solving. You ensure RSPs have the comprehensive support they need to be successful while building your own leadership skills and growing professionally.
Summary :
As a Supervising Practitioner, RSP you will serve as a direct supervisor to RSPs in the Lower School Program. You will use your knowledge and expertise of our complex population to provide leadership and support to our related service providers.
Administrative / Coordination Tasks
- Take an active role in program planning duties : staff schedules, coordination of RSP groups, coordinate and prioritize material orders
- With instructional coaches, support efforts to improve instruction through shared planning and problem solving
- Support student transitions between programs and providers, including transition to adulthood and departure from school
- Ensure student accommodations are in place in the classroom and during testing
- Participate in admissions academic screening
- Work with Administration to coordinate caseloads and workload models
- Lead large / small group staff training
- Coordinate clinical transition profiles
- Provide coaching for clinical practices
Compliance Tasks
Campus Leadership / Continuous Improvement Tasks
Direct Service / Instructional Tasks
Competencies :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Education and Experience
Master’s degree from a recognized college or university and licensure in a clinical practice area (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist)
