Post Secondary Transition Counselor

At The Pinnacle School, we support students with complex learning challenges through tailored academics, therapeutic support, and collaborative problem solving. Guided by resilience, inclusion, and student empowerment, we redefine education for every learner. Join us and help students achieve confidence and independence.

As a Postsecondary Transition Counselor at The Pinnacle School, you will prepare students for successful transitions into adulthood by combining counseling, program development, and family collaboration. You’ll empower students to build independence, life skills, and confidence while guiding staff and families through each phase of transition planning.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field

• Valid Connecticut endorsement: 068 (School Counselor), 070 (School Psychologist), or 071 (School Social Worker)

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience supporting students with learning or emotional challenges

• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, districts, and multidisciplinary teams

What You’ll Do

• Apply therapeutic frameworks (CPS, CBT, DBT, and family systems) to support emotional regulation and intervention planning

• Develop individualized transition plans, life skills programs, and community-based internship partnerships

• Collaborate with educators, clinical teams, and families to ensure continuity between school and postsecondary goals

• Lead multidisciplinary meetings to align academic, behavioral, and transition objectives

• Use data and professional feedback to evaluate student progress and improve program outcomes

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

The Pinnacle School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.