What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal Pool (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) position at Tucson Unified District?
Join our groundbreaking team of innovative campus administrators at Southern Arizona’s largest school district.
Be a Tucson Unified Assistant Principal!
The Tucson Unified School District is looking for skilled administrators who want to make a difference in our schools. Our commitment to excellence and equity is reflected in a rigorous multicultural curriculum, culturally responsive pedagogy, professional learning communities, teacher support, innovative family and community engagement, and a host of other initiatives that push the frontiers of public education.
REPORTS TO
School Principal
SUMMARY
Provides leadership and management of a school that is focused on 21st Century student learning and achievement, relationships and communication, and efficient operations. Promotes the success of each student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a 21st Century vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or related field
Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
Valid Arizona Principal Certificate
Three (3) years teaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Consideration will be given to applicants who explicitly confirm possession of the following preferred qualifications in their resume or application:
Bilingual – fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish
2 years of experience in an instructional leadership position, such as Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Facilitator, Teacher Mentor, Curriculum Service Provider, or similar role
1 year of experience teaching Special Education or administering Special Education Programs
1 year of experience teaching English Language Learners (ELL, ESL, ELD, Two-Way Dual Language, etc.) or administering Language Acquisition programs
1 year of experience working in a Title1 school
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Various
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
WORK CALENDARS/START DATE:
Elementary Schools: 10.5 month - July 21, 2026 start date
Middle/K-8 Schools: 11 month - July 17, 2026 start date
High Schools: 12 month - July 1, 2026 start date
SALARY HIRING RANGE:
Elementary Schools: $63,748.49 - $74,010.03
Middle/K-8 Schools: $68,281.32 to $79,272.50
High Schools: $78,336.85 to $90,946.65
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Lineweaver Elementary School - Region 3 (Arroyo Chico)
Borman K-8 School - Region 4 (Arcadia)
Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 School - Region 2 (Santa Cruz)
Sabino High School - Region 5 (Pantano)
Tucson High Magnet School (3 positions) - Region 2 (Santa Cruz)
First review of applications will be on April 2, 2026.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedules, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
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.
Salary : $63,749 - $90,947