Secrist Middle School Principal

Secrist Middle School Principal

Secrist Middle School: Where digital innovation meets the Arts!

Innovation & Technology

As the Principal, you will champion a culture of cutting-edge educational equity through our prestigious partnership with Verizon Innovative Learning and Digital Promise. You will oversee a state-of-the-art technology lab designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and next-generation skills. This immersive learning environment is fully equipped with industry-leading tools, including Dremel 3D Printers, ClassVR and Picoh AR headsets, and Alienware laptops for high-performance computing.

Your leadership will guide the integration of hands-on STEM experiences using Sphero RVRs and Minis, Merge Cubes, 360° cameras, and Cricut smart cutting machines. By leveraging these resources and a 1:1 iPad environment, you will empower students to move beyond consumption and become creators, designers, and innovators of the future.

Student-Centered Leadership

At Secrist Middle School, we believe that when students take ownership of their education, there is no limit to what they can achieve. Secrist is a "student-oriented" environment where teamwork and school pride are the heartbeat of the hallways. We need a Principal who is passionate about supporting teachers and empowering students to become responsible, self-directed learners. If you are a collaborative leader who values academic mastery and wants to lead a school that feels like a family, Secrist is the place for you to make a lasting impact.

Join Our Team

When you join our team, you gain the support of a community that is deeply invested in "The Secrist Way"—a culture of mutual respect and school pride. Because we are a Digital Promise school, you will be part of an elite network of innovative leaders across the country, providing you with professional development and resources that few other positions can offer. We provide the tools; you provide the vision.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website or contact the Tucson Unified School District.

We invite you to find your professional home within the vibrant Secrist Middle School community!

• Location: The school is situated at 3400 S Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ 85730
• Mascot: Scorpions
• Historical Significance: The school is named after Dr. Delbert L. Secrist (often referred to as Dr. Secrist Sr.), who was a beloved Tucson physician and a long-time member of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) Governing Board. He was a well-known local doctor who practiced medicine in Tucson for decades. Opened in 1967, Secrist was part of the post-WWII expansion of Tucson. As the city grew eastward toward the Rincon Mountains, TUSD built several "modern" campuses (at the time) to accommodate the baby boomer generation. Secrist’s architecture and location reflect that specific era of Tucson’s suburban development.
• Diversity: The student body is predominantly Hispanic (43.7%), proudly serving a student body that embodies the cultural heart and history of the Southwest. Other demographic groups include White (25.8%), African American (24.4%), Native American (0.5%), Multi-Racial (3.8%) and Asian American (1.9%).
• Academic Performance: Secrist has historically fluctuated in the "C" range on the Arizona Department of Education’s A–F scale in the most recent reports (2025).
• Programs and Achievements: Secrist offers AVID, Honors, MS4HS (HS credit in MS), New Tech Network, Garden Network, Verizon Innovative Learning and a variety of sports.

MISSION STATEMENT
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.

POSITION SUMMARY
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.

REPORTS TO

• Assistant Superintendent, Region 5: Pantano
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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)

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 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

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

POSITION SPECIFICS

• Application Required on TUSD Website: Job Ref #5501533
• EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year
• LOCATION: Secrist Middle School - Houghton & Escalante Area
• FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
• START DATE: July 1, 2026
• SALARY RANGE: $84,664.60 to $98,292.98
• WORK CALENDAR: 12 months 

First Review of Applications will begin on February 5, 2026.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.  For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. 

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.