Transition Specialist

Job Title: Transition Specialist
Location: 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.

Why Join Us?

• Compensation – $55,000 – $60,000 annual based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Transition Specialist:

• 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.

Required 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) Qualifications:

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

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!