Principal Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 Academy of Excellence (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 84664 - 98292

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 Academy of Excellence:TUSDs Newest State-of-the-Art School!

Are you ready to lead a campus that throws out the traditional sit-and-listen model in favor of authentic inquiry Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence K-8 is a state-of-the-art TUSD school where technology bilingualism and Project-Based Learning (PBL) intersect. As a leader here you wont just manage a schoolyoull cultivate a culture of Agency Trust and Respect.

Why McCorkle Academy

Exclusive Pedagogy:We are the proud sole representative of theNew Tech Networkin Arizona.
Bilingual Excellence:OurTwo-Way Dual Languageprogram runs through every grade level preparing students for a globalized world.
Meaningful Outcomes:We prioritize oral/written communication and collaboration through authentic inquiry rather than rote memorization.
A Culture of Empowerment:We dont just teach leadership; we foster a community where students and staff alike experience self-directed learning and professional agency.

We invite you to find your professional home within the vibrantMcCorkle K-8Academy community!

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

Location:The school is situated at4455 S Mission AZ 85746
Mascot:Mustangs
Historical Significance:The school is named after Dr. Mary Belle McCorkle and is located on the southwest side. McCorkle K-8was established to provide a state-of-the-art experience in an area that was historically commitment to aTwo-Way Dual Languageprogram at every grade level is a modern historical marker of TUSDs efforts to treat bilingualism as an academic asset rather than a deficit.
Diversity:The student body is predominantly Hispanic (89.4%) proudly serving a student body that embodies the cultural heart and history of the Southwest. Other demographic groups include White (2.6%) African American (2.0%) Native American (4.4%) Multi-Racial (1.2%) and Asian American (0.3%).
Programs and Achievements:McCorkle offers Dual Language Extended Day Programs Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Project Based LearningNew Tech Network and Opening Minds thru the Arts (OMA).

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 2: Santa Cruz

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:McCorkle K-8 Academy of Excellence - Mission & AjoArea

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

START DATE:July 1 2026

SALARY RANGE:$84664.60 to $98292.98

WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

First Review of Applications will begin on March 2 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

Mary Belle McCorkle K-8 Academy of Excellence:TUSDs Newest State-of-the-Art School!Are you ready to lead a campus that throws out the traditional sit-and-listen model in favor of authentic inquiry Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence K-8 is a state-of-the-art TUSD school where technology biling...