High School Assistant Principal

About Mesa Public Schools

Mesa Public Schools is a recognized leader in education, honored by Forbes as one of the 2024 Best Employers in Arizona and named the Best Place to Work in the East Valley by the East Valley Tribune for consecutive years. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement for our students, staff, and community.

About the Role

In preparation for the 2026-2027 school year, we are seeking a High School Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This full-time, 12-month position serves as a vital partner to the Principal, supporting the management of all school operations to ensure academic excellence and student success.

As an Assistant Principal, you will act as an instructional leader, operational manager, and culture builder. You will work collaboratively with staff, students, and families to advance the school's mission, vision, and goals. This role requires modeling the essential skills of the Mesa Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate, demonstrating ethical leadership, accountability, collaboration, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. You will actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts, aligning your work with district priorities to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Hiring Process

Applications are currently being accepted for this anticipated opening. Qualified candidates should submit their materials through the district's official application portal. The selection process involves a review of qualifications followed by interviews with the Principal and district leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request such accommodations.