Job Description:

Principal - Catalina High School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Catalina High School: Where Every Voice Has a Home!
At Catalina High School, our strength lies in our diversity. We’re looking for a Principal to
champion our mission of personalized student success and inclusive community building. Lead the school where the world comes to learn.

With students representing dozens of countries, your leadership will shape a culture where
"connection" is more than a buzzword—it’s our practice. Join a staff that prides itself on
addressing the specific needs of a vibrant, international community at Catalina HS.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website or contact the Tucson Unified School District.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Catalina Trojan family—help us shape the next
generation of kind, resilient leaders!

• Location: 3645 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716
  
• Mascot: Trojans
  
• Historical Significance: When Catalina opened its doors on January 17, 1957, it was
  considered a revolutionary "state-of-the-art" facility. Because its architecture was so
  modern and its amenities so lavish for the time (it cost approximately $2.5 million to
  build), critics and locals nicknamed it "Disneyland." The Split: Before the building was
  finished, students actually attended Tucson High in "double sessions"—Catalina students
  went in the morning, and Tucson High students went in the afternoon.
  
• Diversity: With a population that is 40.4% Hispanic, 27.4% African American, 19.6%
  White, and 12.7% Asian, Native American, and Multi-Racial, Catalina is a true reflection of the global community. Our students speak more than 40 native languages—the highest in TUSD—creating a rich educational environment that requires a leader dedicated to equity, connection, and the celebration of individual student strengths.
  
• Programs and Achievements: Catalina offers Career & Technical Education (CTE),
  Gifted & Talented Education (GATE), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AVID, Dual
  Enrollment & Honors courses.

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, Region 3: Arroyo Chico

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

POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year
LOCATION: Catalina High School - Pima & Dodge Area
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
START DATE: July 1, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $90,684.70 to