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Careers

Riverview school is hiring!

Become part of a team that makes a real difference!

Make a Difference

Riverview students are kind and fun-loving. They admire and respect staff, and see us as role models. Working at Riverview, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults by helping them to navigate relationships, as well as foster confidence and independence. Riverview students are awesome!

Competitive Pay

In addition to competitive pay, there is the opportunity to earn incentive bonuses, overtime pay, and opportunities for cross-departmental work.

Great Benefits

Riverview offers a Tufts HMO plan. The School has two plans to choose from and pays 80%-90% of individual plans and 75%-85% of family plans. Additionally, long-term disability and life insurance are paid by the School, and dental and short-term disability are offered to employees.

Time Off / Flexibility

All full-time staff members enjoy paid holidays and earn paid vacation days. Residential staff receive extended holiday breaks, a spring break, and time off both before and after the summer program, which is great for travelers!

Funded Master's Degree

Riverview fully funds a master’s degree from Stonehill College in Inclusive Education and initial Massachusetts licensure for 5-12 in special education for cohorts of 6 employees as part of its recruitment, retention and professional development strategy.

Retirement Savings

After 1-year, Riverview has a matching retirement plan. You can allocate a percentage of your salary to the plan, and Riverview will match up to 5%!

Staff Wellness

Staff access to new $11M, 40,000 square foot Fitness and Recreation Center; staff fitness classes from boxing to yoga, provided free of charge; staff only locker room; healthy meals provided when on shift.

Community

Riverview is a caring community of kind, compassionate people. Most Riverview employees will say that they’ve met some of their best friends through their jobs at the School.

EOE/AA

Director of Admissions

Riverview School is currently searching for a new Director of Admissions.

Candidates interested in applying to be the Director of Admissions at Riverview School may apply online at: https://rg175.com/candidate/signup

The application includes:

  • Letter of Interest

  • Resume

  • Personal Statement/education philosophy (or school-related writing sample)

  • List of Five References with contact information (References will not be contacted without permission While the application deadline for this search is ongoing, we anticipate the search will move quickly. Riverview School plans to make an appointment in the months ahead with the next Director beginning as soon as possible. You are encouraged to submit materials promptly if interested.)

Director of Admissions Position Statement

  • Director of Admissions Start Date: July 01, 2025

  • Riverview School is located on Cape Cod in East Sandwich, MA

  • Independent Boarding/Day School, Grades 6-12 and 3-year post-secondary transition program with 200 students

Please do not contact the school directly about this position, Apply HERE or direct all questions to RG175 Search Consultant, Joe Coleman joe.coleman@rg175.com

Riverview School maintains a strict policy of nondiscrimination. is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, genetic information, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Friends Forever Administrative Assistant

Friends Forever is an innovative new program, designed to foster lifelong community, connection, and opportunity for Riverview School alumni. Building on Riverview’s legacy of empowering young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Friends Forever marks the start of an exciting new chapter of support and growth through meaningful social engagement, work experience, and inclusive living spaces.

We’re seeking a passionate Administrative Assistant to support our growing program with essential administrative, financial, and event coordination tasks.  Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while being adaptable to the changing needs of a new and growing initiative.  This is a dynamic role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys wearing many hats!

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Financial Support: Manage participant registration, track alumni data, coordinate payroll, handle petty cash, and assist with supply orders and financial documentation.

Event Planning: Help organize large-scale community events, from logistics to volunteer coordination, and create promotional materials.

Participant Engagement: Interact with program participants, provide on-site support, and collaborate with community partners.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).

  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

  • Experience with administrative functions like payroll, cash handling, and database management.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and work independently or on a team.

  • Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Event planning or experience with inclusive programming is a plus!

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, assist with mobility transitions, and travel locally.

  • CPR, First Aid, AED certification required (training provided).

  • Legal authorization to work in the US.

Our work environment is a friendly and supportive atmosphere in a community-facing program with locations across Cape Cod.

If you’re ready to contribute to a start-up program that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Please fill out an online application to join the Friends Forever team; the appropriate person will contact you. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Part Time Evening RN - School Nurse

Reports To:  Director of Health Care Services

Main Function:

We are seeking an RN who exhibits autonomy, flexibility, and a positive, proactive, student-centered approach.

The RN promotes and restores students’ health by completing the nursing process working in Riverview School’s onsite Health Care Center. The RN will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members on campus.  Our dynamic Health Care Team works cohesively to provide 24/7 care to our student population.

Essential Job Function:

  • Excellent Nursing Assessment Skills

  • Provide direct professional nursing care, first aid, illness/injury assessment, and emergency care to students

  • Administer medication with a physician’s order, per policy and state guidelines for medications in schools

  • Make appropriate referrals on health issues

  • Communicate with families and staff regarding student care  

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

  • Manage student dietary needs/food allergies

  • Maintain accurate electronic health records for each student 

Job Classification:

Part-Time - 24 hours/week

Candidate Requirements:

  • Current MA RN License

  • Current Driver’s license

  • Cori and Fingerprinting

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Academic Infusion Specialist

Main Function:

Provide direct instruction, supervision, and academic infusion support to students within a dormitory setting.   

 

Essential Job Function:

  • Provide a structured and supportive dormitory environment designed to promote growth and independence through direct instruction, assessment, and modeling.

  • Provide academic infusion/integration in the areas of executive functioning, technology, wellness, community access, travel training, consumerism, functional math and language-based instruction

  • Meet the individual and collective needs of students based on their learning styles and social/emotional needs.

  • Utilize curriculum and rubrics in teaching and assessing independent living skills in the areas of cooking, budgeting, community safety, independent living skills and executive functioning.

  • Facilitate daily recreational/wellness activities.  Engage in the planning process and execution of activities (i.e., game nights, physical fitness, dorm trips, movie nights, etc.).

  • Act as a mentor and positive role model. 

Schedule:

 Nights and Weekends: Wednesday-Sunday or Saturday-Wednesday

Job Classification:

Full time – 12-month position

Candidate Requirements:

  • Passion for Riverview’s mission and the field of special education

  • Strong written, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient with technology

  • Time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple demands

  • Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and co-workers

  • Current Valid Driver’s license or license eligible.

  • CORI and Fingerprinting clearance

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a closely related field and work experience

 Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Long Term Academic Substitute Teacher

Reports to:

Mary Beth Thacher, Director of Academics

Main Function:

Provide academic instruction to adolescents with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities.

Essential Job Function:

  • Provide instruction in a variety of subject areas

  • Engage in data-driven instruction and meaningful assessment practices

  • Adapt instruction and materials to meet the individual needs of students

  • Collaborate and communicate with other team members in addressing the needs of the whole child

  • Use technology to support and facilitate meaningful learning experiences

Job Classification:

Long Term Sub January 2025- June 2025

M-F 8am-3:30pm

Candidate Requirements:

  • Massachusetts license in Special Education/Moderate Disabilities (grades 5-12) or eligibility for a waiver

  • Related experience (experience in an independent school environment preferred)

  • Strong ability to incorporate technology into instruction

  • Exceptional written, interpersonal, and problem solving skills

  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment

  • Passion for Riverview’s mission and the field of special education

  • Successful completion of background checks and fingerprinting

  • Current/valid driver’s license

Application

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

 

Awake Overnight Monitors

Awake Overnight Monitor

Reports to:

Awake Overnight Supervisor

Main Function:

Carry out campus wide student and campus wide safety and security measures such as, visual checks on students, checking school buildings and vehicles, supporting students, reporting suspicious activity, completing basic maintenance and clerical duties. 

Essential Job Function:

  • Conduct visual checks throughout the night on each student

  • Perform security rounds of campus

  • Effective time management and organizational skills.

  • Demonstrate effective communications and interpersonal skills.

  • Collaborate with Residential and Healthcare teams

Job Classification:

  • 11-month, Full time position

  • Overnight shift, averaging 30 to 40 hours per week

Minimum Requirements:

  • Comply with all School and/or OSHA safety guidelines and training including Universal Precautions.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • A current valid driver’s license, CORI clearance, and fingerprinting is required.

  • Maintain current CPR and first aid certifications.

Application

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Residential Supervisor

Reports to: High School or GROW Residential Directors

Main Function:

12-month, full-time, salaried position requiring maturity, leadership, trustworthiness, and a positive, proactive, student-oriented style. Provide direct and ongoing supervision and training to all residential staff, with particular focus on those staff working in your assigned dormitories and implement a highly-structured and therapeutic milieu designed to promote adolescent normalization while meeting the individual needs of students relative to their unique learning styles, social needs, and the fostering of independent living skills.

Essential Job Function:

  • Promote consistency, clear expectations and fairness in interactions with staff and students.

  • Demonstrate reliability and flexibility supervising all dormitories and helping other departments as needed.

  • Emphasize the use of positive reinforcement and proactive strategies in providing residential staff ongoing, on-site, campus-wide supervision (e.g., in the dorms, during activities, and transition times) helping staff feel successful and valued by effectively providing for student safety, meeting student needs, addressing acting out behaviors, and meeting all expectations as outlined in their job descriptions.

  • Process communication in a timely and confidential manner.

  • Act in accordance with “en loco parentis” philosophy.

  • At all times conduct self in a civil and professional manner.

  • Use Riverview technology and commonly used programs like Veracross, Google Docs, Word, Excel, etc. proficiently.

  • Promote consistency, clear expectations and fairness in interactions with staff and students

  • Train and supervise staff, especially those assigned, in developing and implementing dormitory and individual routines and activities emphasizing structure, a positive “dorm chemistry,” adolescent normalization, and the development of independent living and social skills.

  • Maximize communication, teamwork, and problem-solving by actively participating in meetings with Advisors, Administration (as necessary), Head Teachers and other team meetings (i.e., I.E.P.s, SPMs, TPMs etc.) following through on and documenting needed/decided/assigned plans of action in a timely and responsive manner.

  • Regularly conduct and document supervision meetings held with each assigned staff (at least monthly) and dormitory observations (at least monthly) providing the necessary guidance and feedback to assure that individual staff and team efforts are maximized in efforts to meet the needs of each student.

Candidate Requirements:

Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or 3+ years experience in the field of special education, prior employment within a residential setting providing staff supervision and individualized or small-group instruction to adolescents with special education needs. A current valid driver’s license, CORI clearance, and fingerprinting are required.

Application

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Residential Instructor WITH and WITHOUT Overnights

Reports to:

Residential Supervisor

Main Function:

Provide direct and ongoing supervision, support, and instruction to students, while overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the dormitory.

Essential Job Function:

  • Full time position requiring maturity, initiative, and a positive, proactive, student-oriented style.

  • Provide direct and ongoing supervision, support, and instruction to students, while coordinating the day-to-day operations of the dormitory.

  • Provide an engaged, structured and supportive dormitory environment designed to promote growth and independence through assessment, direct instruction, positive reinforcement and the setting of clear and consistent expectations.

  • Meet the individual and collective needs of assigned students relative to their unique learning styles.

Job Classification:

  • Full Time - Sunday-Wednesday (Shifts include evenings and weekends)

  • Full Time - Wednesday-Saturday (Shifts include evenings and weekends)

  • Residential Instructors with Overnights (asleep) can earn up to $65,000 annually based on experience and degree.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the School mission and adhere to all policies and procedures.

  • Experience working with students with learning and intellectual disabilities and/or a willingness to engage in professional development to gain the knowledge necessary to effectively work with the Riverview student profile.

  • Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.

  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Comply with School, OSHA and Board of Health safety guidelines and training.

  • Maintain current CPR, First Aid and EpiPen certifications.

  • Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with students, families and co-workers.

  • Current Valid Driver’s license

  • CORI and Fingerprinting clearance

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Cross Departmental Instructor

Reports to:

Residential

Main Function:

The Cross Departmental Instructor will provide direct and ongoing supervision, instruction and support to all assigned students, while coordinating day-to-day operations of a dormitory.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide a structured and supportive dormitory environment designed to promote growth and independence through direct instruction, assessment, and modeling.

  • Provide academic support in a classroom/vocational setting one day a week in the role of substitute, aide, vocational or behavior support.

  • Meet the individual and collective needs of students based on their learning styles and social/emotional needs providing a consistent, well-supervised, productive and nurturing learning environment responsive to each student’s needs.

  • Utilize curriculum, best practices, and rubrics in teaching and assessing independent living skills in the areas of social skills, independent living skills, cooking, wellness, fitness, budgeting, community safety, and executive functioning.

  • Teach, instruct, and support students in the areas of social pragmatics, executive functioning, developing, and maintaining friendships, perspective taking, problem solving, conflict resolution stress reduction, and independent living skills.

  • Document and track progress of individual student goals and report in quarterly progress reports.

  • Support and Teach Executive Function skills in the areas of room care, time management, organization and planning within the dorm setting.

  • Instruct students on personal safety and boundaries, utilizing the Safety and Boundaries curriculum to teach students guidelines around; safety, boundaries, consent, self-advocacy and personal hygiene.

  • Ensure that parents receive regular communication as outlined in the Family Handbook and as needed.  Notify parents in a timely manner of any significant and/or on-going concerns, including, but not limited to; changes in behavior, peer conflicts, breaking of school rules, etc.

  • Provide each assigned student with the level of direct and ongoing supervision needed to assure their safety and emotional well-being (as well as that of other students). While on duty, provide a highly visible and interactive presence, especially during out-of-dorm and off-grounds activities, and during all transitions.

  • Assess students on caseload with collaboration of the team to develop an individualized goal and objective.   Provide instruction, support and guidance to assist students in meeting their annual goals, document process and meet regularly with students.

  • Provide the emotional support, safety, and physical care needed to students experiencing health or behavioral concerns.  Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a closely related field and work experience. A current valid driver’s license and CORI and Fingerprint clearance required.

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Custodian (2nd Shift)

Reports to:

Director of Facilities

Main Function:

Immediate opening for a 2nd shift Custodian for cleaning operations of a multi building facility. Looking for an organized individual who is detail oriented with good communication skills.

Job Classification:

Full time position, Monday - Friday 1pm - 9pm

Candidate Requirements:

All candidates must pass a drug test, physical and CORI check upon job offer

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

Cafe Riverview: Front End Worker

Employment Type:

Front End Worker

Cafe Riverview is seeking an experienced Front-End Worker.  This is a part-time position. Ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced training facility. Weekends a must!

Reports to:

Cafe Manager

Location:

Cafe Riverview

451 Route 6A

East Sandwich MA

Contact:

Apply in person at Cafe Riverview directly or by calling 508-833-8365 and ask for Cathy or fill out an application online.

CORI, SORI, DCF background check with fingerprinting required.

 Great work environment!

Application

Please fill out an online application and the appropriate person will be in touch. Thank you!

No phone calls please.

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