Arizona School for the Arts is beginning a search for an Executive Director to take office July 1, 2025. Following a long term and very successful Head of School who was one of the founding faculty members, ASA seeks experienced and successful administrator-candidates from the charter and independent school worlds, arts schools and conservatories and experienced executives in the non-profit world. A full position description and prospectus is available. We welcome inquiries to be sent to Dr. John Watson, ASA’s search consultant, listed below.
Contact Information
Dr. John Watson, Partner
Educational Directions
MISSION: Arizona School for the Arts inspires creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.
ASA’s mission is to inspire creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.
The Dean of Arts is a Vice Principal level position that assists the Principal in providing vision, innovation, and direction to the ASA Performing Arts Program. This position is dedicated to equitable access for students to experience ASA’s innovative college preparatory curriculum immersed in the performing arts, and models ASA mission and values. The Dean of Arts leads the development of an innovative comprehensive arts program, evaluates arts faculty, and oversees student artistic classroom engagement and success. The Dean of Arts works closely with the Executive Director to maintain and develop arts partnerships within the local and national community rooted in a dynamic and evolving performing arts landscape. They work closely with the Principal to set and meet goals for the betterment of the school. In the absence of the Principal, this administrator may be required to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Principal.
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 Principal and serves on the Senior Leadership Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
Performing Arts Curriculum and Instruction
School Climate
Additional Duties
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 a curriculum to one specific grade level that develops writing skills including the use of proper grammar and spelling. 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 their grade level 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 one specific grade level building on the core math skills acquired in the lower grades and based on Arizona State Standards, including math fundamentals, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. This position requires a faculty member that can deliver two levels of instruction, Standard College Prep and Advanced Math, serving those students possessing accelerated math skills.
Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. ASA uses the “Into Math” curriculum by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Algebra 1 students use the Larson Algebra 1 Common Core Edition. This teacher works closely with the Math Department and their grade level 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 in up to three (3) specific math courses including AP Pre-calculus and Algebra II. High School students are enrolled in a four-year sequence of math courses that prepares them for college. Some classes require a faculty member that can facilitate Honors and AP levels of instruction.
Class sizes are approximately 28 students. Academic teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. ASA uses a variety of textbooks, found on our website, for each course. This faculty member 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 Math Department and their grade level 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 one specific grade level in the areas of Physical, Earth and Space, and Life Sciences. The students participate in a sequential hands-on, integrated science curriculum that focuses on the development of scientific reasoning skills and experimental design based on the Arizona State Standards and in preparation for high school science.
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 Science department and their grade level 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 9th grade students in Biology, covering four major content areas: Cellular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution. The course requires students to explore important concepts in Biology through a rigorous, lab-intensive curriculum and class activities including modeling, collaborative learning, labs, and dissections..
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 Science department and 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 Choir Department, this faculty member will teach two middle school classes and two high school classes. There are approximately 40 students per class with a total of four classes in one content area per day. The curriculum includes the skills of rehearsal etiquette, vocal pedagogy, sight-singing in solfege (movable DO), diction, and theory as applicable for the content of the class. Knowledge of adolescent boys’ changing voices is essential. The ASA choir program is a collaborative team of four faculty and nine different choirs. Each faculty member teaches their own levels. The faculty members collaborate on all performing events, department retreats, sectionals, and overall curricular continuity.
The ideal candidate feels confident in their skill set to teach students who have had beginning through intermediate level instruction.. Students explore cultural and historical context within selected concert repertoire ranging from traditional, classical, world, soundtrack, and popular music styles. Students develop the fundamentals of vocal technique, music theory, both a capella and accompanied large and small vocal ensemble performance, and critical listening.
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 Arts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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 Piano Department, this faculty member will teach class piano to middle school and high school students. This position will teach 2 middle school classes and 2 high school classes. This instructor designs, plans, and implements a challenging and relevant curriculum that focuses on the specific pedagogy needed for success in playing at this level. The curriculum takes a progressive approach to the keyboard, requiring the teacher to be proficient in traditional piano technique. The teacher must be experienced in providing feedback to help students develop their creative and performance skills.
Class sizes are limited to 14 students with middle school and high school students separated based on ability level. Arts teachers have 2.5 hours of prep time for curriculum planning, meeting, integrating, and assessing. ASA will provide the curriculum and the department will collaborate when planning for additional enhancement or with new content. curriculum to align with the national and state performing arts standards and social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies. 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 area Department.
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 Arts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
Salary and Benefits:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org:
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.
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:
Interested candidates should submit the following via e-mail to employment@goasa.org