Methodology: There were 367 secondary teachers who represented six secondary schools in the Southeast Los Angeles area. Participants responded to 25 survey questions, one rating order question, and seven open-ended questions. The response rate was 81.83 percent. Survey data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis Multiple Comparison Z test, chi-square, and Scheffe test. Open-ended questions from the survey were analyzed using qualitative methods. Findings: Quantitative and qualitative data from the 367 secondary school teachers indicated that there was a significant difference in teachers who had job satisfaction with principals who were rated with high authentic leadership behaviors.