Pay: $92,050.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job description:

“Where passion and excellence unite.”

Sonoran Science Academy - SSA East

Assistant Principal of Students

The Assistant Principal of Students is a key member of the leadership team responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment. This role leads student discipline, behavior systems, and consistent enforcement of school expectations aligned with Sonoran Science Academy’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and implement a consistent, school-wide discipline system
Maintain a safe, orderly campus environment
Investigate behavior incidents and determine appropriate consequences
Manage and track discipline referrals, documentation, and data
Support and coach staff on classroom management and behavior strategies
Ensure consistent implementation of PBIS and school expectations
Monitor behavior trends and provide interventions for students in need
Communicate with families and lead behavior-related meetings
Respond to student crises and support de-escalation efforts
Maintain a visible campus presence during key supervision times
Oversee student safety monitoring systems (e.g., GoGuardian, Gaggle)
Collaborate with school leadership on discipline and school climate

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field preferred
Experience in student discipline, student services, or school administration preferred
Valid Arizona Department of Education certification required
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Key Skills

Strong leadership and decision-making in student discipline
Effective communication with students, staff, and families
Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage high-pressure situations
High level of organization, consistency, and professionalism

Benefits

Competitive paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and supplemental insurance options
401(k) with up to 13% employer match (pre-tax and Roth options)

Sonoran Schools has led science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) K-12 education since 2001. With schools in the greater Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, our commitment is to provide a superior academic environment accessible to a diverse population. Through a comprehensive, integrated STEM curriculum and abundant extracurricular opportunities, we instill a life-long love of learning and an understanding of each individual's responsibility to be a productive member of society.

We are committed to nurturing and supporting a school community where students are inspired and continuous professional growth and collaboration among staff are encouraged. We challenge and help our professionals to grow their curriculum and to challenge themselves to become even better educators.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disabilities, marital status, genetic information or Veteran Status.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

school leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Assistant Principal- East