Rivermont Schools
Principal
- Location
- Hampton, VA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- 8 September 2026 (23 days ago)
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About this role
At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.
As the Principal at Rivermont Schools, you’ll provide leadership and vision that foster academic excellence, positive school culture, and student success. You’ll oversee daily operations, support a dedicated team of educators and clinicians, and ensure the school meets all academic, behavioral, and therapeutic standards that define Rivermont’s mission.
What You'll Need
- Master’s degree in special education, school administration, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience working with students with disabilities
- Eligibility for or possession of a valid VDOE postgraduate professional license with endorsement in administration and supervision or special education
- Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills to manage teams and ensure compliance
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
What You'll Do
- Lead daily school operations, ensuring compliance with VDOE regulations, accreditation standards, and Rivermont policies
- Supervise and support staff in delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming
- Oversee curriculum implementation, student assessment, and individualized treatment planning
- Maintain accurate records, monitor service quality, and ensure accountability for student outcomes
- Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners to strengthen engagement and collaboration
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
Rivermont Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.
Work location
- Hampton, VA, US
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Published 8 September 2026, last checked 8 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.