✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Principal at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨
AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.
Pay: $90,000/annually; can increase with education and experience
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: As the Principal, you will serve as the educational leader and a core member of the Management team, overseeing development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic and vocational programs. You will guide a team of educators, resource staff, and vocational instructors to ensure that every student receives a high-quality, individualized education that meets state standards and supports their long-term success.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising daily operations within the Education Department, including scheduling, curriculum development, staff evaluations, and compliance with state education agencies and licensing requirements. You will work closely with the Program Director to manage budgets, staffing, and departmental goals, while also maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, regulatory bodies, and placement agencies.
As Principal, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic culture of the program – mentoring staff, enhancing technology use, supporting graduation ceremonies, and ensuring a safe, respectful learning environment for all students. You will act as a liaison between education and other departments, ensuring our students are academically equipped and empowered to re-enter their communities with confidence.
To be considered you should: Possess a Master’s degree in a Special Education, School Administration, or similar ~ current credential in School Administration is required ~ Minimum of two years of school administration experience ~ Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required ~ Knowledge of educational resource programs is preferred ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ meet the requirements to be an eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; hours may vary based on need.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Principal, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Required Masters or better. Masters or better. Experience Required Supervisory experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Special Education, School Administration, or similar
- Current credential/certification in School Administration
- Minimum of two years of school administration experience
- Minimum of five years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of educational resource programs
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Pass criminal background check
- Pass drug, physical, and TB tests
- Pass child and adult abuse central registry search
- Meet requirements to be an eligible driver, including active Driver's License
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
