What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Rivermont?
Title: Assistant Principal
Location: Chase City, VA 23924
Join Rivermont Schools in Virginia, where we provide therapeutic education for students ages 2-22 with autism, behavioral challenges, and unique learning needs. With a 35-year legacy, our accredited programs help students develop emotional and behavioral skills, empowering them to reach milestones and prepare for a return to their home schools.
Why Join Us?
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as an Assistant Principal
- Staff & Operations Support: Assists in supervising staff, daily operations, and ensuring adherence to school policies, VDOE regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Student Services & Assessment: Supports student assessments, appropriate class placement, treatment planning, and behavioral crisis management.
- Curriculum & Resources: Provides curriculum guides, ensures availability of materials, supplies, and equipment, and aids in purchasing school resources.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Helps maintain compliance with accreditation requirements and reports student progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Scheduling & Transportation: Assists with staff scheduling, activity planning, and managing school transportation, including safety and maintenance.
- Quality & Data Monitoring: Collects and analyzes quality indicator data to improve service outcomes and educational effectiveness.
- Stakeholder & HR Coordination: Builds positive relationships with students and stakeholders while liaising with HR on complex personnel matters.
Required Qualifications:
- Education- Bachelors or Masters Degree.
- Experience- Certification by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) with endorsement in either special education or adaptive curriculum or Certification in another state.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.
- Emotional Intelligence-Active listening and emotional intelligence to support students’ needs. Ability to foster a positive, professional school environment with patience and adaptability.
- Technical Skills- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At Rivermont Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
