The Pinnacle School · 2 months ago
Post Secondary Transition Counselor
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Pinnacle School supports students with complex learning challenges through tailored academics and therapeutic support. As a Postsecondary Transition Counselor, you will prepare students for successful transitions into adulthood by combining counseling, program development, and family collaboration.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
The Pinnacle School
The Pinnacle School is a private day school for college-bound students in grades 2-12.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase