Join our groundbreaking team of innovative campus administrators at Southern Arizona’s largest school district.

Be a Tucson Unified Assistant Principal!
The Tucson Unified School District is looking for skilled administrators who want to make a difference. 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.

What we are looking for:
The 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. We promote fair and sensible disciplinary practices, culturally and linguistically responsive family engagement, and a multicultural curriculum. We are committed to, and insist on, an inclusive school climate, and work hard to recruit and retain a diverse staff.

If you are a leader who believes in the success of all students, then we invite you to join our district and excel as an administrator.

ABOUT TUCSON UNIFIED

As Southern Arizona's largest school district, Tucson Unified School District provides its team with cutting-edge educational training and support programs.

Five reasons to work in Tucson Unified:

• We're the place for your talent and passion for student achievement and closing the achievement gap.
• We’re an urban school district that believes all students can achieve at high levels.
• We’re committed to providing our students with multicultural and culturally responsive education.
• We’re transforming our school district and the community by making a difference in the lives of our students.
• We value and recognize our innovative, high-performing, and creative staff.

Join Tucson Unified and serve at the forefront of American education in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. As the second-largest district in the state, we have 89 schools, proudly serving over 49,000 students, parents, and families every year, since 1867.

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.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUMMARY

Provides leadership and management of a school that is focused on 21st 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 or Curriculum and Instruction or related field

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

Arizona Principal Certificate

Three years teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

English/Spanish Bilingual

Demonstrated background or experience in school leadership including supervision/management and/or team work

Experience using technology as an instructional tool and technology applications

Experience or knowledge of 21st Century Learning

Experience in public speaking

Experience developing student specific interventions, curriculum and instruction, special education and language acquisition programs

Demonstrated success in improving student achievement.

Educational experience in a diverse setting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS
Effective: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Various
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month

CURRENT VACANCIES:

Pueblo HS

Rincon HS

Sabino HS

Sahuaro HS

Santa Rita HS

Employment for the 2023-2024 School Year begins for High School Assistant Principals on July 1, 2023.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on 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.