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Principal - Catalina High School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District
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Principal - Catalina High School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

 

Tucson Unified School District
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Job Details
Job ID: 5579876
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026


Job Description

Catalina High School: Where Every Voice Has a Home!

 

At Catalina High School, our strength lies in our diversity. We’re looking for a Principal to champion our mission of personalized student success and inclusive community building. Lead the school where the world comes to learn.

 

With students representing dozens of countries, your leadership will shape a culture where "connection" is more than a buzzword—it’s our practice. Join a staff that prides itself on addressing the specific needs of a vibrant, international community at Catalina HS.

 

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

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Catalina Trojan family—help us shape the next generation of kind, resilient leaders!

  • Location: 3645 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716
  • Mascot: Trojans
  • Historical Significance: When Catalina opened its doors on January 17, 1957, it was considered a revolutionary "state-of-the-art" facility. Because its architecture was so modern and its amenities so lavish for the time (it cost approximately $2.5 million to build), critics and locals nicknamed it "Disneyland." The Split: Before the building was finished, students actually attended Tucson High in "double sessions"—Catalina students went in the morning, and Tucson High students went in the afternoon.
  • Diversity: With a population that is 40.4% Hispanic, 27.4% African American, 19.6% White, and 12.7% Asian, Native American, and Multi-Racial, Catalina is a true reflection of the global community. Our students speak more than 40 native languages—the highest in TUSD—creating a rich educational environment that requires a leader dedicated to equity, connection, and the celebration of individual student strengths.
  • Programs and Achievements: Catalina offers Career & Technical Education (CTE), Gifted & Talented Education (GATE), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AVID, Dual Enrollment & Honors courses.

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 3: Arroyo Chico
 
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

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION: Catalina High School - Pima & Dodge Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

START DATE: July 1, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $90,684.70 to $105,282.12

WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

 

First Review of Applications will begin on March 27, 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. 

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,684.70 to $105,282 Per Year
Job Categories:
 

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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