CAREERS AT ASA

Administrative Coordinator: Attendance, Healthcare & Discipline [PDF]

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

The Administrative Coordinator works closely with the Office Administrator and Principal to facilitate key administrative duties related to attendance, health office, and discipline. This position will maintain excellent attendance records, communicate with parents about student absences, maintain the health office attending to the low level health needs of students, and support with communication and coordination of discipline actions and records. 

This position reports to the Office Administrator and is part of the Front Office Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Attendance

• Oversees all aspects of daily attendance ensuring accuracy and communication with families regarding student absences and tardies.    
• Monitors the attendance line and sends attendance letters as appropriate.

• • Manages attendance records for student entry and exit from campus during school hours (e.g. admission slips, late notices, class release forms, etc.)
  • Maintains a variety of attendance records, schedules, and files, both manual and digital (e.g. contact and telephone logs, students attendance, etc.), for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information and researching discrepancies before processing.
  • Generates attendance reports for Administration on a regular basis.
  • Keeps track of patterns and trends in attendance and presents findings to Administration in monthly meetings.
  • Makes calls for students to come to the office and manages their correct attendance.
  • Coordinates attendance meetings between Administration and students and their families.
  • Assists with beginning and end of the year processes related to student files; updating and transferring academic permanent records and transcripts.
  • Assists with annual audit of attendance records.
  • Creates auto-generated emails to ASA parents/guardians about student absences and verifies accuracy.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Administrator to support efficient office operations.

Health Care Services

• Discerns  the degree of illness and medical care for students visiting the health office.
• Contacts families for serious illness and dispenses approved triage and medication as needed.  

Academic and Discipline 

• Supports Principal and Dean of Students in documenting and communicating exclusionary discipline in the student information system and to families.
• Schedules and coordinates Administrative level meetings with students and families related to discipline and/or academic standing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years college.
• 1-2 years of prior related work experience. 
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures, equipment, computers, telephone etiquette, and letter writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, and SIS.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Valid Seizure Management Certificate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:

• Outstanding customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to perform routine to moderately complex clerical and/or administrative work to ensure efficient and effective office operations.
• Strong sense of  confidentiality.
• Solutions-focused and works well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience and skill in adapting to an environment with frequent interruptions and multiple projects.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

 Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

This faculty member designs and delivers curriculum to 8th grade students, preparing them for high school level English by working with them to further strengthen writing, grammar, and punctuation skills as well as reading competencies and literary analysis. Students read a wide selection of literary genres including realistic and historical fiction, persuasive, functional, and expository texts as outlined by the Arizona State and Common Core Standards. This position delivers both Standard College Prep and Honors ELA curriculum for students with advanced skills.  Students in both levels are expected to actively participate in inquiry-based discussions, projects, and activities as well as write across multiple genres.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. The teacher will be responsible for writing their own curriculum to align with the state standards. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the English Department and the 8th grade team.

ASA’s academic curriculum is rigorous, relevant and aligned with ASA’s mission and commitment to equity.  Curriculum development and implementation reflects State standards layered with ASA’s innovative college prep focus that fosters intellectual curiosity and emphasizes active engagement, project-based learning, discussion, research, advanced written and oral skills,  inquiry, and collaboration.

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. 

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered classroom. 
• Cultivate critical thinking and active participation in the classroom. 
• Utilize current curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards, ASA standards, and ASA’s scope and sequence. 
• Communicate clear objectives to students. 
• Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 
• Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design, assessment, and implementation. 
• Participate actively in grade level teams. 
• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 
• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in content area from an accredited four-year college or university. 
• Highly qualified. 

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.

• Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:

• A lifelong learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Passionate about students, content area, and teaching.
• Concerned about holistic development of the individual.
• Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. 

• Experience with or a commitment to learn:  
  • Socratic methodology
  • Inquiry-based discussion
  • Constructivist teaching strategies
  • Project-based learning
  • Authentic assessment and rubrics

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

9th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

This faculty member designs and delivers 9th grade Ancient History curriculum, helping  students build a historical consciousness and explore how our past influences our present and future. Students develop key research, writing and discussion skills and apply them through Socratic discussions, project-based learning, and investigative techniques. Students participate in activities including understanding texts by a variety of authors using original and secondary source documents, improving their capacity to analyze, discuss, and write well-researched historical arguments.

Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. The teacher will be responsible for refining curriculum, aligning  with the state standards, and reviewing new materials to keep the curriculum fresh and relevant. They will also be asked to differentiate their curriculum using additional resources as needed to support student growth and achievement. This teacher works closely with the Social Studies Department and the 9th grade team. 

ASA’s academic curriculum is rigorous, relevant and aligned with ASA’s mission and commitment to equity. Curriculum development and implementation reflects State standards layered with ASA’s innovative college prep focus that fosters intellectual curiosity and emphasizes active engagement, project-based learning, discussion, research, advanced written and oral skills,  inquiry, and collaboration.

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. 

This position reports to the Dean of Academics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered classroom. 
• Cultivate critical thinking and active participation in the classroom. 
• Utilize current curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core Standards. ASA standards, and ASA’s scope and sequence. 
• Communicate clear objectives to students. 
• Communicate progress and achievement to students and parents. 
• Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting for curriculum design, assessment, and implementation. 
• Participate actively in grade level teams. 
• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 
• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in content area from an accredited four-year college or university. 
• Highly qualified. 
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card.
• Teaching experience or certification preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

• A lifelong learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge.
• Passionate about students, content area, and teaching.
• Concerned about holistic development of the individual.
• Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. 

• Experience with or a commitment to learn:  
  • Socratic methodology
  • Inquiry-based discussion
  • Constructivist teaching strategies
  • Project-based learning
  • Authentic assessment and rubrics

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

5th-12th Grade ESS Teacher, 2024-2025 [PDF]

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

As a member of ASA’s Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department, this special education teacher serves as the case manager for students in multiple grade levels; ASA serves students in 5th-12th grades. The ESS teachers collaborate with the grade level teaching teams and families to meet needs and support students’ growth. As a case manager, this teacher ensures appropriate and effective services and supports are in place for each student on their caseload. This teacher assists in the educational and social development of students, writes and implements IEPs, and monitors progress. This position collaborates with the educators in the special education department as well as classroom teachers. 

ASA’s academic curriculum is rigorous, relevant and aligned with ASA’s mission and commitment to equity.  Curriculum development and implementation reflects State standards layered with ASA’s innovative college prep focus that fosters intellectual curiosity and emphasizes active engagement, project-based learning, discussion, research, advanced written and oral skills,  inquiry, and collaboration.

ASA is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where the enjoyment and benefits of a college preparatory and performing arts education are accessible to the entire community, and where all voices are listened to and valued, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

This position reports directly to the ESS Director and works closely with the other members of the ESS department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered learning environment. 
• Collaborate with general education teachers to accommodate and modify activities and assessments in order to meet individual learning needs of students.
• Prepare teaching materials as directed by the ESS Director for the purpose of implementing and documenting student progress in IEP Progress Reports. 
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, and revise IEPs including: present levels of performance, goals, accommodations, modifications, and transition plans.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and faculty.
• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Master’s in Special Education preferred 
• Certified Special Education Teacher 
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) card
• Familiarity with e-IEP Pro preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

• A lifelong learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge. 
• Passionate about working with middle school and high school students and teaching. 
• Collaborative and strengths focused team player.
• Concerned about holistic development of the individual. 
• Flexible, creative, and has the capacity to innovate.

• Excellent organizational,  oral communication, and written communication skills.

• Experience with, or a commitment to, specifically-designed instruction and ensuring access to the general education curriculum for students who receive special education services.

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

5th-12th Grade ESS Paraprofessional, 2024-2025 [PDF]

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Paraprofessional is responsible for working with students in 5th-12th grades. This paraprofessional aids the educational, behavioral, and social development of students through the implementation of IEPs, and helping to monitor progress by providing support to students, in and out of their general education classrooms, as needed. This paraprofessional works closely with the ESS Teacher, the ESS Director, and general education teachers, contributing to students’ overall emotional and academic wellbeing.

This position reports directly to the ESS Director and works closely with the ESS Teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers to create a respectful, stimulating, purposeful, and student-centered learning environment.
• As directed by the ESS Teacher, prepare and assist with the implementation of learning materials and document student progress providing input as requested, including present levels of performance.  
• Engage with students to enhance and encourage learning, utilizing various techniques to be successful managing individual student needs and goals.
• Maintain effective communication with students, faculty, and administration.
• Monitor student and learning environment to minimize distractions and disruptions.
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines. 
• Uphold the school’s philosophy, mission, vision, and values.  
• Perform duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Experience as a paraprofessional or similar role 
• Previous work experience with high school and/or middle school aged children preferred 
• Behavior management skills preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics

• A life-long learner interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge 
• Passionate about working with middle school and high school students and teaching 
• Collaborative and strengths-focused team player 
• Superior organizational, planning, differentiation, and analytical skills
• Effective classroom management techniques
• Patient with strong interpersonal skills
• Punctual and reliable, highly accountable 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Concerned about holistic development of the individual 
• Experience with current technology including: MS Office, Google Workspace, and Canvas (preferred); familiarity with IEP Pro (preferred)

Salary and Benefits: 

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Member of ASRS.

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:

• Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment found on the website. 

ASA is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, or veteran status is prohibited.  Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

Substitute Teacher

ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

Interested in subbing for ASA? Your time is now! Substitute teachers are an essential part of the continued growth, learning and development of our children.

To be a substitute at ASA, you need to do/ have the following:

• Complete an ASA Application (download and complete the fillable PDF and ensure your first and last name is included in the filename once you’ve completed and saved the PDF)
• Possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Visit the listing register and the Arizona DPS website for more details
• Submit a copy of your teaching certificate – if you have one/not required College degree preferred

Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org

• • A cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and the ASA Application for Employment are found on the website.