Principal - Cragin Elementary School; Effective

Principal - Cragin Elementary School (Effective  SCHOOL YEAR)

Job : 5447676

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 01, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

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Principal Opening at Cragin Elementary

Cragin Elementary School is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Principal to lead our vibrant K-5/K-6 campus. We are looking for an instructional leader who can champion academic excellence, foster a positive and inclusive school climate, and effectively manage day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving student outcomes, building strong relationships with staff and families, and a deep commitment to serving a diverse urban community.

Join Cragin and make a lasting impact on our students' educational journey!

• Location: 2945 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716
• Mascot: Cougars
• Student Population: Cragin's smaller size creates a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, allowing for strong relationships to develop between students, teachers, and families where possible.
• Historical Significance: The school is named in honor of Gertrude Cragin, the first full-time nurse for the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), who started a program in 1920 to provide health services and food for undernourished children.
• Diversity: The student body is predominantly Hispanic (47.2%), reflecting the vibrant cultural tapestry of Tucson. Other demographic groups include White (19.8%), African American (22%), Native American (5.2%), Multi-Racial (1.4%) and Asian American (4.2%)
• Academic Performance: "C" Rating by the Arizona Department of
  
  Education:
  
  Cragin has been recognized as a "C" school for the  school year. Cragin Elementary School, in partnership with parents and the Cragin community, is to assure each student receives an engaging, rigorous and comprehensive education.
• Programs and Achievements: Cragin offers Pre-School Classes, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and is an Opening Minds thru the Arts (OMA) school.

This information highlights the school's vibrant community and commitment to education in the Tucson area.

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.

Assistant Superintendent, Region 3:
Arroyo Chico

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or closely related field
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Current Arizona Principal Certificate
• 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

Effective:  School Year

Location: Cragin Elementary School - Glenn & Tucson Blvd Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Salary Range: $78,336.85 to $90,946.65

Work Calendar: 12…