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Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking a Supervisor of Transition Services to lead our growing Transition Department beginning in August at the start of the 2025 – 2026 school year.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping students with language-based learning disabilities prepare for life after high school. The Supervisor of Transition Services oversees all aspects of the transition program, including the 18–22 program, career readiness curriculum, post-secondary planning, and experiential learning placements in the community.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a passion for supporting students in their journey toward independence, and the ability to foster strong partnerships with families, staff, and external organizations.

Our students have complex learning needs and we are committed to providing them with the education they deserve! LPS serves students with complex profiles whose primary area of need is a language-based learning disability. While not a therapeutic setting, our comprehensive program includes speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and counseling services.

LPS is a great place to work! We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, great work-life balance, and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. The LPS staff culture is truly unique in its welcoming, collaborative, and caring manner towards each other.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Transition Department staff and job coaches
• Oversee the design and implementation of the school’s 18–22 program
• Coordinate individualized student transition plans and job site placements
• Support students and families in college, career, and life-readiness exploration
• Lead department meetings and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture
• Collaborate with external agencies, community partners, and post-secondary programs
• Attend IEP meetings for transition-aged students (11th–12th grade)
• Organize and facilitate transition-focused events (e.g., job fairs, info nights)
• Transport students to job sites as needed (school van provided)

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
• 75% Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts Available
• Free Breakfast, Lunch, and On-site Parking
• Deeply Discounted On-site EEC Childcare
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match (currently 3%)
• Access to Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid EAP benefits (Employee Assistance Program) available for employees and their family members

All applicants must have a clean driving record.

This is a full time school-year based position with some summer responsibilities: Monday – Friday 7:30am-3:15pm, with some after-school meeting days until 4pm.

LPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct Applicants Only, No Recruiters

To learn more about our unique school for students with language-based learning disabilities please visit our website www.learningprep.org.