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Position is to potentially start in Spring 2026 - Montpelier, VT

At The New School of Montpelier (NSM) , youll find a welcoming

community, opportunities to grow professionally, a supportive working environment, and one on one trained staff. Join our passionate team of educators and support staff who believe every individual has limitless potential.

Who is NSM? We are a student centered, employee owned cooperative,

year round therapeutic school for students 5-22, and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Provider.

We create learning communities with a culture of safety and belonging

committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives.

Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing

individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.

Position: NSM is currently seeking an Intensive Needs & Autism

Transition Director that is responsible for creating and carrying out transition plans, knowledge of the IEP process and services, and knowledge of PBGRs. This position has under 10 students as the caseload management. The Intensive Needs & Autism Transition Director is responsible for ensuring high quality and effective general and special education that is consistent with all federal and state requirements. Potential start date Spring 2026 or sooner.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special

Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required. Preferred candidates will hold a Special Education licensure or relevant experience of a minimum of five years is required.

Other requirements for this position include:

• Experience with supervision of staff, including licensed peers.
• Maintain an effective, creative and success-oriented learning

environment that meets the educational needs of students.

• Comply with all policies and procedures with the NSM handbook,

Student and Family handbook, and state/federal requirements.

• Must have excellent written, verbal, and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships

with school and outside team members, and parents/guardians.

• Valid drivers license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance

is required.

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation & Benefits: This is a

full-time position, with an annual salary starting at \$65,000 - \$75,000, including total compensation*, based on qualifications and experience. School staff work 222 days that includes 12 paid holidays and 13 paid days off.

*We offer health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life

insurance, paid time off, a 401k retirement plan with employer match and membership of Co-Op after 2 years of employment. NSM supports exceptional opportunities for training and professional development. \ Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs[\@nsmvt.org](mailto:hiring@nsmvt.org). We encourage applicants to apply via email; or can also be mailed via USPS mail to The New School of Montpelier Human Resources, 11 West Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Director at 802-223-0647 ext. 133.

The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer and does

not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information,citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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