River Rock Academy

At New Story, you will be connected to your team through a shared calling to nurture and teach children and young adults who need it most. You will come to work each day knowing your work matters and that you are making a positive impact on the communities you serve. Furthermore, through a variety of professional development opportunities and a supportive environment, you will have all you need to advance your career and achieve your goals. Join the New Story team today and be proud of the career you create!

What you do, across every role and function, makes an impact. Bring your passion for helping children, young adults, and their families write new stories of success. Our programs and services support their ongoing momentum because the work you do everyday matters.

You will be connected to your team through a shared calling to nurture and teach children and young adults who need us most. With our shared experiences, New Story offers a network of professionals that can be trusted and leaned on through the challenges and triumphs that are unique to our industry. Whether you are tenured or new, you will be supported by a team that’s dedicated to each other and those we serve.

You help others by providing the skills and resources they need to thrive. You should expect nothing less from us. At New Story, you will receive the support you need to grow and learn. We are committed to uplifting you by providing professional development opportunities, a supportive culture and competitive benefits that drive your success.

River Rock Academy was founded in 2005 by Steve Capoferri and Patti Shatto-Young and is committed to providing the internal power to change, effect and improve the lives of the students we serve.

River Rock Academy serves students from the Central, South Central and Eastern counties of Pennsylvania.

The vision of River Rock Academy is to be the premier provider of alternative education services.

Our Guiding Core Values:

-Commitment
-Stewardship
-Integrity
-Excellence

Three Behavioral Norms of River Rock Academy guide all students and staff:

-No student has the right to hurt, intimidate or ridicule another student.
-Education and the classroom are sacred.
-Our school is sacred and we will always protect its property and belongings.

River Rock Academy will accept resumes for Special Education Teachers and Master’s Level Clinical Staff with advanced degrees in Social Work and School Counseling to keep on file.