High School Principal

Tucson High Magnet School, the oldest high school in the Tucson Unified School District, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and historical significance. Located near the University of Arizona, the school partners with university professors and offers hands‑on learning experiences, especially in science programs, while its magnet programs focus on natural sciences, visual and performing arts, and career and technical education in welding, auto mechanics, and digital media.

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

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.

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.

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or closely related field
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Two years of experience as a school Administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal)

• 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

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

• Job Reference #: 5437178
• Salary Range:
  Commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and industry standards
• Effective: 2026‑2027 School Year
• Location:
  
  Tucson High Magnet School – Euclid & 6th Area
• Start Date:
  
  July 1, 2026
• Work Calendar: 12 months
• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time

• Upon submission of a successfully completed application meeting the minimum requirements, your experience will be thoroughly reviewed and ranked by preferred qualifications.
• After ranking is completed, successful candidates will be matched with prospective schools and invited to School Council interviews.
• At the conclusion of the School Council interviews, two candidates will be forwarded to interview with the Superintendent’s leadership team who will make final recommendations to the TUSD Governing Board for appointment.

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.