Deputy Superintendent (Effective 2026-2027 School Year)

The Tucson Unified School District is searching for a Deputy Superintendent who is more than just an administratorwe are looking for a visionary architect of equity and the second-in-command and a key member of the Superintendents Leadership Team you will hold the blueprint for the Districts Strategic Plan translating high-level goals into transformative action across all regions. You arent just managing a system; you are mentoring the next generation of leaders and ensuring that every student regardless of background has access to a culturally responsive high-caliber education.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Strategic Leadership: Serving as the Superintendents lead administrative contact and designee overseeing high-level organizational structure and personnel recommendations.

• Equity-Centered Oversight: Directing student services and curriculum implementation to ensure inclusive standards-based instruction that honors the diverse historical and cultural experiences of our community.

• Operational Excellence: Synthesizing complex achievement data to re-allocate resources where they are needed most while standardizing regional protocols for discipline and staff retention.

• Community Diplomacy: Acting as a high-level mediator and district ambassador building vital partnerships with civic organizations and business leaders.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

SUMMARY

The Deputy Superintendent drives strategic leadership and innovation to ensure exceptional studentachievement school improvement and organizational excellence through oversight of the Regional AssistantSuperintendents (RAS) team. This position ensures alignment with the Districts Strategic Plan by exemplifyingleadership standards and equitable resource distribution while supporting innovative pedagogical practices andsynchronizing district-wide efforts to maximize operational efficiency and sustainable school operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Masters Degree in Education Educational Administration Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction or related educational field.

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Valid Arizona Administrative Certificate.

Ten years of experience in an administrative role (Principal or central leader role) supervising schools or major departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral Degree in Education Educational Administration Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction or related educational field.

Valid Arizona PreK-12 Superintendent Certificate.

Five years of experience in a district-level administrative role (e.g. Director Senior Director Executive Director Assistant Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent) supervising other Administrators and/or major departments.

Five years of experience as a K-12 School Principal in a large urban school district.

Two years of experience in human resources management or district-wide operational oversight.

Two years of experience in Bilingual Education.

Two years of experience in Exceptional Education (Special Education).

Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English.

POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE:2026-2027 School Year
LOCATION:Tucson Unified School District-1010 E. 10th Street
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
SALARY RANGE:Starting at $120322.92 - Commensurate with Experience

The District offers a competitive executive salary and benefits package tailored to the candidates professional trajectory and qualifications.

WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

START DATE:July 1 2026

First review of applications will begin onApril 172026.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check

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

MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as describedunder Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services -Transportation by Employees.

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

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.