Senior High School Principal

Position:
Senior High School Principal -

Type:
Public

Location:

Urban

Job

County:
East Maricopa

Posted:
October 24, 2025

Contact Information:

Mesa Public Schools
63 E Main St
Mesa, Arizona 85201

District Website

Contact:
Recruitment and Recruitment

Phone:

Fax:
District Email

In preparation of anticipated openings for the  school year, applications are being accepted for the position of Red Mountain High School Principal with Mesa Public Schools.

The School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for achieving high levels of student success, maintaining a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring alignment with the District's Strategic Goals, Vision, and Promise. The School Principal leads all aspects of school operations— including academics, personnel, management, and community engagement—to foster an environment where students and staff excel.

The School Principal models the essential skills and attitudes of the Mesa Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate by demonstrating ethical leadership, resilience, continuous improvement, and commitment to excellence.

Employment Type:

Principal - High School, Full‑time

Salary Range: $114,000–$150,480

Salary Procedures:
Years of administrative experience and education beyond Master’s applied

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:
Available annually

Calendar:
Administrative Exempt, 12‑month position

Reports To:

Executive Director

• Provides visionary leadership to advance the District's mission and ensure all students meet or exceed academic growth and achievement expectations.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the school's comprehensive improvement plan aligned with district strategic goals and accountability measures.
• Creates and maintains a culture of urgency, excellence, and continuous improvement in every aspect of the school.
• Sets clear expectations and performance standards for teaching, learning, and professional conduct.
• Leads the school in achieving measurable academic, behavioral, and operational results consistent with district priorities.

• Ensures the effective delivery of high-quality, standards‑aligned instruction across all content areas.
• Supervises, observes, and evaluates certified and classified staff to ensure instructional excellence and operational efficiency.
• Provides targeted coaching and feedback to support professional growth and improve classroom practice.
• Uses data to monitor instructional effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and staff performance.
• Holds teachers and staff accountable for student outcomes, professional standards, and district expectations.
• Collaborates with district academic leadership to ensure curriculum alignment, professional learning, and instructional coherence.

• Establishes and sustains a safe, positive, and inclusive school culture that fosters belonging, engagement, and high expectations for all.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families to promote shared responsibility for student success.
• Communicates proactively with stakeholders to build transparency, collaboration, and community trust.
• Demonstrates resilience and determination in overcoming challenges and leading the school through change.
• Promotes inclusion through culturally responsive leadership practices and programs.

• Analyzes academic, behavioral, and operational data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Leads collaborative data teams and continuous improvement cycles to drive student achievement and staff effectiveness.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve student enrollment, engagement, and retention.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators to measure progress and ensure accountability.
• Facilitates reflective and evidence‑based decision‑making at all levels of the school.

• Oversees all school…