Certifynd ABA

Perkins School for the Blind

place Watertown, MA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

check_circle Low Risk
flagFY2025 Form 990 reported an operating deficit (revenue $89.8M vs. expenses $105.5M)
flagReviews cite below-market pay for non-leadership/frontline staff
policySome reviews mention perceived nepotism in hiring and departmental silos

psychology Employee Sentiment

7.3

out of 10

Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Strong sense of mission serving blind/visually impaired and multiply disabled students
  • add_circle Collaborative, supportive team culture
  • add_circle Beautiful Watertown campus and residential housing options for some roles
  • add_circle Good PTO and benefits package

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Pay below market for non-leadership/frontline staff
  • remove_circle Departmental silos and limited organizational transparency
  • remove_circle High workload relative to compensation
  • remove_circle Management inconsistencies and perceived nepotism in hiring