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

Catalina High School: Where Every Voice Has a Home!

At Catalina High School our strength lies in our diversity. Were 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 buzzwordits 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 familyhelp 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 sessionsCatalina 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 languagesthe highest in TUSDcreating 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-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 3: Arroyo Chico

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 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:$90684.70 to $105282.12

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 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