Principal, High School

Position Type: Administration/ Principal - High School

Date Posted: 2/17/2026

Location: Lake Havasu High School

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Position Title: Principal Location: Lake Havasu High School Reports To: Superintendent Supervises: Site Personnel Classification: Certified Status: Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes Work Year: 261 days / 12 months Salary: See lhusd.org.website

• Appropriate Administrator's Certificate as required by the State of Arizona.
• Successful administrative and secondary-level leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated instructional leadership and staff development experience
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety
• Technologically Proficient

The High School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for advancing student achievement, developing staff, ensuring safe and effective school operations, and fostering strong community partnerships.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs
• Promote high academic expectations and student growth
• Oversee guidance services, special services (including 504), and extracurricular programs
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements

• Supervise, evaluate, and develop all site personnel
• Recruit, hire, assign, and support professional and support staff
• Maintain a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Recommend personnel actions in accordance with district policy

• Direct daily school operations and ensure a safe learning environment
• Oversee facilities, safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and recordkeeping
• Ensure accurate reporting and official school communications

• Implement district policies related to student discipline, attendance, and conduct
• Foster strong relationships with students and families

• Develop and manage the site budget within approved limits
• Oversee student activity funds and tax credit programs

• Maintain positive relationships with families, community organizations, and feeder schools
• Collaborate with district leadership and participate in administrative meetings
• Support and implement Governing Board and Superintendent directives

• Physical Effort
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software.
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.