Visionary High School Principal, Tuba City Unified School District


Position:
Visionary High School Principal

Type:
Public


Location:
Rural


Job ID:
133298

County:
Coconino


Posted:
March 26, 2026




Contact Information:
Tuba City Unified School District
PO. Box 67
Tuba City, AZ 86045
District Website

Contact:
Jolene Etsitty
Phone: 928-283-1005
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Worksite: Tuba City High School; (9-12), full-time. The Visionary Principal will lead the transformation of a high school serving approximately 650 students.  This role demands a dynamic instructional leader who can lead significant improvement in student outcomes, rebuild school culture, manage performance, and ensure sustainability of gains.  This is a high-stakes leadership role requiring vision, resilience, data-driven decision making, and strong stakeholder management.

Tasks:

  • Increase in standardized test scores/proficiency in key subjects.
  • Improvements in graduation rates, attendance, behavior metrics.
  • Reduction of achievement gaps (by subgroup).
  • Staff retention and effectiveness.
  • Positive shifts in school climate surveys.
  • Meeting or exceeding the goals set in the visionary/improvement plan.


Other:

Requirements:

  • Valid AZ Principal/school administrator certificate.
  • Significant experience (5-10+ years) in school leadership; preferably experience with visionary or significant school improvement.
  • Strong track record of improving student achievement, reducing achievement gaps.
  • Experience with data-driven instruction, performance management.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to handle high pressure, complex problems, multiple priorities.