Job Description:

Be a Tucson Unified Assistant Principal!
The Tucson Unified School District is looking for skilled administrators who want to make a
difference in our schools. Our commitment to excellence and equity is reflected in a rigorous multicultural curriculum, culturally responsive pedagogy, professional learning communities, teacher support, innovative family and community engagement, and a host of other initiatives that push the frontiers of public education.

REPORTS TO
School Principal

SUMMARY
Provides leadership and management of a school that is focused on 21
st Century student learning and achievement, relationships and communication, and efficient operations. Promotes the success of each student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a 21st Century vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum andInstruction or related field
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Valid Arizona Principal Certificate
• Three (3) years teaching experience

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

• Bilingual – fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish
• 2 years of experience in an instructional leadership position, such as Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Facilitator, Teacher Mentor, Curriculum Service Provider, or similar role
• 1 year of experience teaching Special Education or administering Special Education Programs
• 1 year of experience teaching English Language Learners (ELL, ESL, ELD, Two-Way Dual Language, etc.) or administering Language Acquisition programs
• 1 year of experience working in a Title1 school

POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Various
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
WORK CALENDARS/START DATE:
Elementary Schools: 10.5 month - July 21, 2026 start date
Middle/K-8 Schools: 11 month - July 17, 2026 start date
High Schools: 12 month - July 1, 2026 start date

SALARY HIRING RANGE:
Elementary Schools: $63,748.49 - $74,010.03
Middle/K-8 Schools: $68,281.32 to $79,272.50
High Schools: $78,336.85 to $90,946.65