Principal - Full-time

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization?  Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?

Rivermont School located at 303 Butler Farm Rd in Hampton, VA is seeking a qualified Principal to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the individual school as well as ensuring appropriate long- term planning for each school year. He/she is responsible for the supervision of all staff and students. This position promotes high academic, behavioral, and therapeutic standards; and serves as a resource for information to students, their families, staff, and community agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ·       Supervises staff and daily operations to assure adherence to all established school policies and procedures.
• ·       Assures proper maintenance of educational and counseling documentation/records.
• ·       Responsible for scheduling of staff and activities consistent with all Department of Education (DOE) regulations and accreditation standards.
• ·       Oversees treatment planning for all students.
• ·       Assists in preparation of campus budget.
• ·       Assures the proper assessment of students and their appropriate placement in classes based upon needs.
• ·       Provides written curriculum guides and support materials to serve as a basis for implementing the curriculum.
• ·       Assures adequate materials, supplies and equipment are available to effectively perform daily operations.
• ·       Reports student status and progress to special education directors, appropriate agencies, parents, and other appropriate sources.
• ·       Responsible for all transportation to include scheduling, safety, and vehicle maintenance.
• ·       Maintains compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• ·       Collaborates and coordinates with other agencies to improve/increase services.
• ·       Supports and fosters a team environment.
• ·       Collects data, monitors and continuously improves quality of service outcome indicators.
• ·       Schedules staff development activities for staff.
• ·       Purchases school materials, supplies, and equipment which support the mission of the school.
• ·       Responds to and manages behavioral crisis situations Builds and maintains relationships with students that are positive and professional.
• ·       Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders that are positive and professional.
• ·       Responsible for public health, safety, and sanitation of the school
• ·       Liaisons with Human Resources on complex issues such as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, recruitment, disciplinary actions, employee engagement, etc.
• ·       May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

BENEFITS

Eligible Rivermont Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with 100% vested company contribution
• Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Located throughout Virginia, Rivermont schools provide a therapeutic educational program for students ages 2-22 in early education through post-graduate studies with special needs, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives. Rivermont Schools is part of the New Story network of schools, clinics, and services.

New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Rivermont Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website

To view all our open opportunities, please visit our career site at

If you are a current Rivermont Schools employee, please apply through the UKG system. Click , log in, and navigate to “Open Opportunities” to search and apply for current open opportunities.

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Education

• Masters or better in Education
• Masters or better in Special Education

Licenses & Certifications

• Teacher - Gen Ed K-12
• Teacher - Spec. Ed.

Skills

• Budgeting
• Crisis Intervention
• Curriculum Development
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Student Information System