Job Description:

Theodore Roosevelt School

Fort Apache, Arizona

National Search – 2026

The Theodore Roosevelt School

(TRS), a Cognia-accredited Tribally

Controlled Grant School serving

grades 6–8 in Fort Apache, Arizona,

invites applications for the position

of Chief School Administrator

(CSA)/Principal.

Located in the scenic White

Mountains of Arizona within the

sovereign White Mountain Apache

Tribal lands, TRS is a culturally

grounded institution dedicated to

empowering students through

academic excellence rooted in Ndee

(Apache) knowledge, language, and

identity.

Following a successful recovery from past instability, TRS is positioned for sustained growth.

The Governing Board seeks a seasoned executive leader ready to build on institutional progress

and lead the next phase of academic advancement, operational strength, and long-term stability.

The Opportunity

This is an executive leadership role requiring proven experience, strong operational acumen, and

cultural competency.

The CSA/Principal serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school and reports directly to the

Governing Board. The successful candidate will lead instruction, oversee operations, strengthen

staff systems, and advance measurable academic growth aligned with the BIE One Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead instructional improvement and literacy growth

• Oversee curriculum and assessment systems

• Supervise and evaluate personnel

• Manage budget and ensure fiscal integrity

• Ensure compliance with BIE, federal, and tribal regulations

• Oversee facilities, transportation, and operational systems

• Serve as advisor to the Governing Board

• Engage families and community partners

• Advance technology integration and professional development goals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Arizona Administrator Certification (or eligibility)

• Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership or related field

• At least five years of successful administrative leadership experience

• Demonstrated academic improvement results

• Experience in staff supervision and financial oversight

Preferred

• Experience in tribally controlled or BIE schools

• Turnaround or stabilization leadership experience

• Cultural competency working with Native communities

• Accreditation and compliance experience

Compensation & Benefits

Salary aligned to TRS Administrative Salary Schedule (approved April 2, 2025).

Range: $95,000 – $132,000 depending on degree and years of service

Administrative Salary Schedule

Performance Incentive:

Up to 20% additional annual compensation based on documented achievement of Professional

Development and BIE One Plan School Improvement Committee goals.

Example:

At $95,000 salary, potential additional performance compensation equals $19,000 annually.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid leave and holidays

• Professional development support

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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