Principal Hope Academy - Career Preparedness High School

Position:

Principal Hope Academy - Career Preparedness High School

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job :

132743

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

February 26, 2026

Contact Information:

Maricopa County Regional School District

1938 E Apache Blvd.

TEMPE, Arizona

District Website

Contact:

Sheila Uribe

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Hope Academy is a career-preparedness high school in Tempe, Arizona, serving students who benefit from a smaller, relationship-driven, highly structured learning environment. MCRSD is seeking a strong school leader to serve as the Principal of Hope Academy. This role is ideal for an experienced Principal OR Assistant Principal who is ready to lead a campus with high expectations, clear systems, and a student-centered culture.

The most important qualification is this: the successful candidate must have a genuine love for education, a heart for helping kids, and proven experience working closely with at-risk students in an alternative school environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in education or related field

* Experience as a Principal OR Assistant Principal (or equivalent school leadership role)

* Proven experience working with at-risk students in an alternative school setting

* Ability to pass fingerprint clearance and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in education or related field

* Valid Arizona Principal Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)

* Experience leading an alternative school, credit recovery program, or career-preparedness model

* Strong knowledge of graduation requirements, student support systems, and attendance intervention

* Experience supervising staff and building school systems

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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