Top 36 Head of school Jobs in Mesa, Az

Chief Schools Officer
Academies of Math and Science —Tempe, AZ
- Full-time
- School experience
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Head of School
Basis Ed —Phoenix, AZ
- Fingerprint clearance
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Varsity Head Girls Basketball
Queen Creek Unified School District —Mesa, AZ
- High school
- Mid-level
- Driving
10d
Junior High Head Cheer Coach
Queen Creek Unified School District —Mesa, AZ
- High school
- Driving
- Fingerprint clearance
JV Head Cheer Coach
Queen Creek Unified School District —Mesa, AZ
- High school
- Mid-level
- Driving
Athletic Coach - Softball freshman head coach - Perry High School
Chandler USD 80 —Gilbert, AZ
- $2,466 a month
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Driver's License
Coach Varsity Softball Head
Tempe Union High School District —Tempe, AZ
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Coach - Head Varsity Cheer
Gilbert Public Schools —Gilbert, AZ
- Urgently hiring
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Coach Badminton Head
Tempe Union High School District —Tempe, AZ
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- High school diploma or GED
10d
Athletic Coach - Softball JV head coach - Perry High School
Chandler USD 80 —Gilbert, AZ
- $2,713 a month
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Mid-level
Varsity Girls Head Soccer Coach
American Leadership Academy —Mesa, AZ
- Part-time
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
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Coach - Varsity Head Boys Beach Volleyball
Gilbert Public Schools —Gilbert, AZ
- Urgently hiring
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Coach - Athletics - Head Coach - Boys Volleyball
Gilbert Public Schools —Gilbert, AZ
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Head Softball Coach - Sierra Linda High School (Spring 2026-27 SY)
Tolleson Union HS District 214 —Phoenix, AZ
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Head Boys Soccer Coach - Sierra Linda High School (Winter 2026-27 SY)
Tolleson Union HS District 214 —Phoenix, AZ
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- High school
- Teaching Certification
4d
Coach - Varsity Head Girls Beach Volleyball
Gilbert Public Schools —Gilbert, AZ
- Urgently hiring
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Head Coach - Girls Soccer
Higley Unified School District —Gilbert, AZ
- Part-time
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
9d
Head Coach Girls Tennis
Queen Creek Unified School District —Mesa, AZ
- High school
- Mid-level
- Driving
Women's Junior Varsity Head Softball Coach
American Leadership Academy —Glendale, AZ
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Classroom experience
- Fingerprint clearance
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Middle School Volleyball Head Coach
Veritas Prep Academy Athletics —Phoenix, AZ
- $1,500 - $2,500 a year
- Seasonal
- Background check
- High school
- Mid-level
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Chief Schools Officer

Academies of Math and Science -
Tempe, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

School experience
Team leadership
Employee retention
Managing education teams
Employee retention strategy
Improving student retention rates
Data interpretation

Full Job Description

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math & Science Impact Group

Chief Schools Officer (CSO)

Location: Multi-State (Arizona, Arkansas, Nevada)
Position Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

AMS Impact Group is the education management organization supporting the Academies of Math and Science (AMS), a high-performing network of K–8 public charter schools serving students across Arizona, Arkansas, and Nevada.

For more than 20 years, AMS has focused on delivering rigorous instruction, strong school culture, and equitable access to high-quality education for students in historically underserved communities. Today, AMS serves nearly 10,000 students and continues to expand its impact across multiple states.

AMS Impact Group is seeking a results-driven and mission-aligned Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. The CSO is responsible for the overall performance of all schools across the network, including academic outcomes, enrollment and retention, and leadership development.

This role requires a proven operator—someone who has successfully led schools, managed school leaders, and driven measurable results at scale. The CSO will be accountable for ensuring strong academic performance, full and stable enrollment, and high-performing, well-supported teams across all campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Network Performance & Accountability

Own and drive academic performance across all schools, including proficiency, growth, and state accountability outcomes
Ensure consistency of performance across multiple states and school sites
Oversee student persistence and staff retention strategies across the network
Establish clear performance metrics and hold leaders accountable for results

Leadership & Talent Development

Directly manage Directors of Schools and other senior instructional leaders
Build, coach, and evaluate school leaders to ensure high performance and alignment with network expectations
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of future school and network leaders
Make strategic talent decisions to strengthen school and leadership quality

Academic & Instructional Strategy

Oversee academic strategy, curriculum implementation, and assessment systems
Ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across all campuses
Drive measurable improvements in student achievement, particularly in Title I communities
Partner with academic teams to refine and strengthen instructional models

Special Education & Student Services

Oversee Special Education (SPED) programming across all states
Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements
Build systems that support both compliance and strong academic outcomes for students

School Operations & Enrollment

Partner with operational leaders to ensure strong execution across all campuses
Own student enrollment, retention, and family engagement strategies
Ensure schools are fully staffed and operationally prepared
Support development of strong school culture and family-facing systems

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

Proven success as a Principal in a Title I school environment
Experience managing school leaders (e.g., Director of Schools, Principal Manager, or equivalent role)
Demonstrated track record of:
- Strong academic outcomes within state accountability systems
- Increasing or sustaining student enrollment
- High staff retention and strong team performance
Ability to manage performance across multiple schools or regions
Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in charter school networks or multi-site leadership environments
Experience working across multiple state accountability systems
Oversight of academics, operations, or Special Education at scale
Experience leading school turnaround efforts or scaling high-performing schools

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate:

Sets a high bar for performance and holds leaders accountable to results
Uses data to diagnose challenges and drive timely, effective action
Makes clear, decisive decisions related to people, performance, and strategy
Builds systems that ensure consistency and scalability across schools
Thrives in complex, multi-state environments while maintaining focus on outcomes

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by:

Schools consistently meeting or exceeding state accountability benchmarks
Enrollment targets met or exceeded across all campuses
Strong student persistence in Title I communities
High retention of school leaders and staff
Development of a strong pipeline of high-performing principals

Why Join AMS Impact Group?

Mission-driven organization committed to educational equity and student success
Opportunity to lead and shape outcomes across a growing multi-state school network
Collaborative executive leadership team focused on performance and impact
Opportunity to scale high-performing schools and drive meaningful change

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!

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head of school jobs in mesa, az

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Varsity Head Girls Basketball

Junior High Head Cheer Coach

JV Head Cheer Coach

Athletic Coach - Softball freshman head coach - Perry High School

Coach Varsity Softball Head

Coach - Head Varsity Cheer

Coach Badminton Head

Athletic Coach - Softball JV head coach - Perry High School

Varsity Girls Head Soccer Coach

Coach - Varsity Head Boys Beach Volleyball

Coach - Athletics - Head Coach - Boys Volleyball

Head Softball Coach - Sierra Linda High School (Spring 2026-27 SY)

Head Boys Soccer Coach - Sierra Linda High School (Winter 2026-27 SY)

Coach - Varsity Head Girls Beach Volleyball

Head Coach - Girls Soccer

Head Coach Girls Tennis

Women's Junior Varsity Head Softball Coach

Middle School Volleyball Head Coach

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