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

Job description:

“Where passion and excellence unite.”

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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