Principal Collier Elementary (K-6) School (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Are you a leader who believes that academic excellence and emotional intelligence go hand-in-hand Collier K-6 School is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead our Caring Cougars. We arent just looking for a manager; we are looking for a champion for our students a partner for our parents and a visionary for our community.

At Collier we teach children to navigate a complex changing world with sensitivity and logic. If you thrive in a supportive environment where Kindness is a core metric of success you belong here.

Why Collier

• The Environment: A positive inclusive atmosphere set against the inspiring beauty of the Catalina Mountains.
• The Culture: We live by the 4 Bs: Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful and Be Caring.
• The Community: We boast robust parent-teacher partnerships and a highly engaged local community that fuels our enrichment programs.
• The Whole Child Approach: From our outstanding Community School (Preschool & After-school) to our focus on social-emotional growth we support students from their first bell to their last.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Collier Cougar familyhelp us shape the next generation of kind resilient leaders!

• Location: 3900 N Bear Canyon Rd Tucson AZ 85749
• Mascot:Cougars
• Historical Significance:The school is named after Marguerite L. Collier a pioneering educator in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). She is most famous for initiating the Las Posadas nativity pageant at Carrillo Elementary in 1937. For over 50 years the school has been a centerpiece of the neighborhood known for its small tight-knit community feela contrast to the large industrial-scale campuses that became common later.
• Diversity: Collier K-6 is a reflection of our regional heritage characterized by a predominantly White (45.9%) and Hispanic (33%) student body. With a significant representation of Multi-Racial Asian American African American and Native American students our Caring Cougars thrive in an environment that honors both the history of the Southwest and the diverse futures of our children.
• Programs and Achievements: Collier offers Pre-K Extended-Day Programs Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Opening Minds thru the Arts (OMA) and Project Based Learning 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 5: Pantano

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: Collier K-6 School - Bear Canyon Rd & Bear Creek Rd Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

START DATE:July 1 2026

SALARY RANGE:$80478.05 to $93432.51

WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

First Review of Applications will begin onFebruary 24 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