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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

  • Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

  • 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.

Project SEARCH Instructor

Riverview School is an independent coeducational boarding/day school, providing a caring community and learning environment for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities. The Project SEARCH program is a vocational program where students receive extensive on-the-job training and career exploration opportunities to prepare for competitive employment. Founded in 1996 and currently replicated at 300 locations throughout the world, Riverview was the first Project SEARCH affiliate in Massachusetts. 

We have an immediate opening for a Full-Time Project SEARCH Instructor.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide instruction of vocational skills and financial management, following Project SEARCH guidelines and curriculum

  • Engage students in on-the-job training at Falmouth and Cape Cod Hospital health care sites in a variety of occupations

  • Adapt job skill training to meet the individual needs of students

  • Collaborate and communicate with mentors and Cape Cod Healthcare liaison to facilitate a mutually beneficial partnership

  • Collect individual student data weekly

  • Report on student progress quarterly

Requirements:

  • Experience working with students with learning and intellectual disabilities

  • Willingness to engage in professional development to gain the knowledge necessary to effectively work with the Riverview student profile

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

  • 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, Project SEARCH mission, and the field of special education

  • Meet all Project SEARCH criteria for hire

  • Current/valid driver’s license and ability to drive students

  • Suitable background check results (CORI, SORI, DCF) and fingerprinting required

  • Legal authorization to work in the US

Application

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

No phone calls please.

Vocational Instructors

Main Function:

Provide vocational training and instruction to young adults with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities.

Essential Job Function:

  • Provide instruction of vocational skills

  • Engage in on-the-job training in a variety of industries and occupations

  • Adapt job skill training to meet the individual needs of students

  • Collaborate and communicate with community partners to facilitate a mutually beneficial partnership

  • Collect individual student data weekly

  • Report on student progress quarterly

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Classification:

Full-time

Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience working with students with learning and intellectual disabilities

  • Willingness to engage in professional development to gain the knowledge necessary to effectively work with the Riverview student profile

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

  • 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

  • Current/valid driver’s license and ability to drive students

  • Suitable background check results (CORI, SORI, DCF) and fingerprinting required

  • Legal authorization to work in the US

Application

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

No phone calls please.

IT Help Desk Technician

Reports to:

Director of Technology

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist in setting up, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware, software, and peripherals.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic computer issues for employees, ensuring minimal disruption to their workflow.

  • Act as a single point of contact for end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization’s desktop computing environment.

  • Collaborate with the Director of Technology to implement system upgrades and security enhancements.

  • Document and maintain accurate records of computer systems, software licenses, and procedures.

  • Maintain courses and users in the learning management system.

  • Troubleshoot problem areas in person, by telephone, or via e-mail in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end-user assistance where required.

  • Maintain IT ticketing system.

  • Relocate IT equipment including desktop computers, printers, and monitors.

  • Diagnose hardware and software failures, communicate the remediation plans to users, and provide status updates.

  • Connect and configure devices for use on the network.

  • Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software promptly.

  • Responsible for escalating issues on time through the proper escalation channel.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the IT Technician may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, and use hands and fingers, sometimes for extended periods.  This position requires the ability to walk a distance and for extended periods to/from and amongst various buildings dispersed on our 6-acre campus and at off-site building locations.  Also requires the ability to lift, push, pull or carry weighted items or equipment up to 25lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements:

  • Legal authorization to work in the US

  • Suitable background check (CORI,SORI, DCF) and Fingerprinting required.

  • Valid driver’s license

  • This is an on-site role at our East Sandwich, MA campus.

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

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.

Maintenance Tech

Reports to:

Director of Facilities

General Performance Responsibilities:

  • Perform various work in the ongoing maintenance and repair of our facilities and equipment.

  • Read, interpret and prioritize work orders

  • Respond to emergency situations when called upon by a Facilities Supervisor.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards.

  • Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance

  • Identify and correct health and safety issues

  • Assist the Director of Facilities with special projects.

  • Perform corrective action and preventive maintenance regarding building systems.

  • Maintain records of work performed including materials used; turn in received work orders daily; request materials needed according to established guidelines.

  • Perform seasonal landscaping and snow removal:  Shovel, plow and/or treat properties; Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment as directed

  • Effectively and safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used

  • Prioritize and review work when completed for quality workmanship.

  • Establish and maintain cooperative, professional and effective working relationships with others.

  • Observe and perform legal and defensive driving practices

  • Use and operate a computer and/or electronic devices to maintain assigned work

Other Requirements:

  • Legally authorized to work in the US

  • Suitable drug test, physical, and background check results (CORI, SORI, DCF) with fingerprinting required.

  • Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications

Evening and weekend work may be required for School events or emergencies.

Competitive compensation with excellent benefits, retirement, paid time off.  Come join us and make a difference!

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

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.

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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