Principal Pool - Elementary Schools (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District is looking for motivated and effective instructional leaders who possess the necessary skillset to promote equity and excellence. We want passionate and dedicated individuals who appreciate relevant professional development, access to, and support for rigorous academic content.

If you are a leader who believes in the success of all students from racially, ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, then we invite you to join our district and excel as an administrator in Southern Arizona’s largest school district!

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Tucson Unified School District, in partnership with parents and the greater community, is to assure each pre-K through 12th-grade student receives an engaging, rigorous, and comprehensive education.

The District is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination in all District activities. At all times, District staff should work to ensure that staff, parents, students, and members of the public are included and welcome to participate in District activities.

POSITION SUMMARY
Principals in the Tucson Unified School District serve as the instructional and operational leaders of a district school and lead all stakeholders in fulfilling the collective mission and vision of the school, promote a culture of student success through high expectations, collaborative relationships and ensure that the learning environment is inclusive and equitable.

REPORTS TO Assistant Superintendent, Regional

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or closely related field

Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Current Arizona Principal Certificate

Two years of experience as a school Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Consideration will be given to applicants who explicitly confirm possession of the following preferred qualifications in their resume or application:

Bilingual, fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English/Spanish

Five years’ experience as a school Principal

Certified Evaluator in the Danielson Framework of Teaching

1 year experience administering Special Education programs

1 year experience administering Language Acquisition programs

1 year experience administering tiered systems of student behavioral and academic interventions

1 year experience as an Administrator of a Title 1 school

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

COMMENTS

EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION: Various, see below

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

START DATE: July 1, 2025

SALARY RANGE: $78,336.85 - $90,946.65 annually

WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

CURRENT VACANCIES:

Johnson Primary (K-3) School - Silverbell Region (Irvington & Valencia area)

Wheeler Elementary (K-5) School - Arcadia Region (Wilmot Rd. & 22^nd St. area)

First Review of Applications will begin on January 13, 2025.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE HIRING PROCESS:

1. Upon submission of a successfully completed application meeting the minimum requirements, your experience will be thoroughly reviewed and ranked by preferred qualifications.
2. After ranking is completed, successful candidates will be matched with prospective schools and invited to School Council interviews.
3. At the conclusion of the School Council interviews, two candidates will be forwarded to interview with the Superintendent’s leadership team who will make final recommendations to the TUSD Governing Board for appointment.

Employment for the 2025-2026 School Year begins for Principals on July 1, 2025.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.