Post Secondary Transition Counselor

At The Pinnacle School, were committed to your growth. We encourage you to explore roles that align with your skills and career goals. Selection is based on qualifications, performance, and readiness to succeed.

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. Youll empower students to build independence, life skills, and confidence while guiding staff and families through each phase of transition planning.

What Youll Need

Masters 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 .