School management is related to both general administration issues and pedagogical aspects. This article aims to present the work of school management in the “Schools of Waters” (School in riverside areas), located in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil). For its development, the qualitative perspective was adopted, with a study of documentation, observation and interviews with the school’s managers. The data were systematized and organized in two topics: a) Characterization and Functioning of the Schools of Waters; and b) Curricular Proposal and Monitoring of Pedagogical Work. It was found that the necessary autonomy to carry out the management work is hampered by the insufficient material conditions for work closer to the community.