Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?

Principal- Grades k-12

Salary and Perks

Salary-$80,000 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and choice of supplemental benefits upon hire Eligible for 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues. Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses and Longevity Awards Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 55 programs in 19 states! Tuition Assistance

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts.  With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth.  Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs.  ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community. At Silver Oak, we will be providing services to male youth, age 12-18 with variety of mental health conditions in a therapeutic residential setting. 

Daily Expectations and Responsibilities:

The Principal acts in an advisory capacity to the Site Director in all matters pertaining to Educational Services. He/She serves as the chief administrator of the Education Department in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Principal ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program. The Principal reports to the Program Director and supervises staff in Education, Vocation and Resource, Information Technology and the Athletic Director.

Requirements:

 Must possess Maryland Administrator’s License I & II, teaching certification (any state),and Special Education certification Master’s Degree in Special Education, School Administration or closely related field. Successful administrative experience in developing curriculum, fostering a healthy work environment to stimulate a positive and productive workplace, Demonstrated success in court/community/alternative education settings in all areas of program implementation. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, work with and support staff and students in an alternative

school environment. A minimum of 5 years of staff supervisory experience

Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, physical exam (including TB test) and drug screen (we do not test for THC) 

Come celebrate 40 years of helping At Risk Youth thrive at one of our 60 programs!