Principal Myers Ganoung Elementary School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Myers Ganoung Elementary School: Lead a Community Where Diversity is Celebrated and Potential is Limitless!

Myers-Ganoung Elementary is seeking a dynamic student-centered Principal to lead our beautifully diverse preschool through 5th-grade community. We arent just a school; we are a hub of innovation where over 10 languages are spoken and every childfrom our GATE learners to our Exceptional Education studentsis empowered to thrive.

Why Myers-Ganoung

• Whole-Child Focus: We go beyond the textbook nurturing talents through a school garden math studio and OMA (Opening Minds through the Arts).
• Innovation at Your Fingertips: Lead a campus equipped with one-to-one laptops Promethean boards and a dedicated Makerspace.
• Global Perspective: We celebrate our international spirit (culture week and evening event)
• Collaborative Culture: Join a staff dedicated to flexible needs-based instruction and higher-level problem-solving.

The Ideal Candidate: You are a collaborative problem-solver who believes that equity is an action word. You are ready to support a diverse staff and ensure that every student has the tools to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

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 Myers Ganoung Mustang familyhelp us shape the next generation of kind resilient leaders!

• Location: 5000 E Andrew St Tucson AZ 85711

• Mascot: Mustangs

• Student Population: Offering grades Pre-K-5 Myers Ganoung has a beautifully diverse student population of 300 students and represents families from all walks of life.

• Historical Significance: Myers Ganoung Elementary is named after Joseph Creston Myers and Madge Ganoung both legendary figures in the Tucson community. The school represents a merger of two formerly separate elementary schoolsMyers Elementary and Ganoung Elementarywhich were consolidated to streamline resources while honoring the historical contributions of their namesakes.

• Diversity: The student body is predominantly Hispanic (44.5%) proudly serving a student body that embodies the cultural heart and history of the Southwest. Other demographic groups include White (19.7%) African American (27.1%) Native American (3.3%) Multi-Racial (1.7%) and Asian American (3.7%).

• Programs and Achievements: Myers Ganoung offers Pre-School 21^st Century After School Program Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) and Opening Minds thru the Arts (OMA) Programs.

This information highlights the schools vibrant community and commitment to education in the Tucson area.

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-gradestudent 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: Arcadia

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Masters 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 QUALIFICATIONSConsideration 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: Myers Ganoung Elementary School - 29th & Rosemont Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

START DATE:July 1 2026

SALARY RANGE:$78336.85 to $90946.65

WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

First Review of Applications will begin on February20 2026.

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

Required Experience:

Staff IC