Intensive Needs & Autism Transition Case Manager

Location: Montpelier, VT

At The New School of Montpelier (NSM), you’ll 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.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required. Candidates must hold a Special Education Licensure or Speech Language Pathologist Licensure.

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 driver’s license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance is required.

Compensation & Benefits: We are seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, 222-day position, including 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.

This position offers a pay plus benefits package totalling between $79,596 to $95,412 for the 2026–2027 school year, based on qualifications and experience.

Current Pay Plus Benefits Package Includes:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

• Employer-Paid Benefits: $14,596 - $15,412

  *health insurance or health stipend, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

*Pay plus benefits is effective July 1, 2026. Current pay plus benefit package is between $63,780 - $84,868. 

Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@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, 9 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 802-222-6129.

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.