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Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist at New Story Schools
3710 Hempland Road Mountville, PA 17554

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

What we offer:  

  • Compensation: $55,000-$60,000 annually based on education and experience.  
  • Professional Development: Explore career pathways within our organization, including opportunities such as the Director of Transition Services role.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.   
  • Flexible Schedule: Adaptable full-time schedule aligned with the school division calendar.
  • Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).   
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.

Job Responsibilities:   

  • Provide personalized vocational and real-life situational instruction to students.
  • Manage artifacts according to Career Readiness and Chapter 339 requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly revise Individual Transition Plan (ITP) goals in collaboration with the IEP team.
  • Facilitate transition programs, including career skills assessments, exploration activities, and instruction on independent living.
  • Coordinate school and community-based learning opportunities.
  • Network with community agencies and organizations.
  • Collaborate with Transition Workers, Coordinators, and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Monitor student job performance and progress for report card development.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments to determine student transition needs.
  • Create materials for individual and group transition sessions.
  • Document student sessions and maintain daily logs in alignment with IEP guidelines.
  • Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, and other required meetings.
  • Complete various reports as directed.
  • Travel to various school locations as necessary.
  • Attend and complete all required training and supervision sessions.
  • Transport students in a company vehicle as needed for program activities.
  • Use safe crisis management techniques.
  • Adhere to safety practices, the Exposure Control Plan, and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
  • Maintain student confidentiality according to FERPA and company policies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
  • Minimum two years of experience providing transition services to students with severe disabilities.
  • Valid PA Driver’s License.
  • Ability to drive a company van and pass a defensive driving course.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and community partners.
  • Knowledge of common behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.
  • Ability to manage defiant or non-cooperative students with consistency and firmness.
  • Skilled in crisis intervention techniques for managing physically aggressive students.
  • Quick and agile enough to intervene in situations where students may harm themselves or others.
  • Capable of physically assisting in student evacuations during emergencies.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred/Nice-to-Have: 

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • PA Private Academic Certification or Public Special Education Certification preferred.

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.