Coordinator Pathways and Enrollment - Maritime 253 Skills Center

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: January 2026

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $109,340 - $148,409 DOE

Union/Days per year: Classified Exempt; 260 days; 12-month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Additional Information: First consideration date and priority screening is Thursday December 18, 2025.

Tacoma Public Schools and the Port of Tacoma teamed up to build Maritime|253, a state-of-the-art Maritime Skills Center designed to prepare students for the real-world demands of the maritime industry. Located within the Port of Tacoma, this facility—set to open Fall of 2026—will offer hands-on, career-driven training at no cost to students from multiple south sound school districts. Maritime|253 is not a high school: it’s a regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) center where students will take advanced, industry-focused courses alongside their required high school classes. Whether heading straight into the workforce, pursuing apprenticeships, or continuing to two- and four-year colleges, Maritime|253 equips students with the skills, training and knowledge to succeed in the maritime industry.

This position will work with staff, students and parents regarding enrollment and career pathways for students at the skill center. The successful candidate will excel in working with data and reporting but also enjoy working with youth to help them plan for their future along with develop opportunities in collaboration with students and industry.

SUMMARY

This position, under the guidance of the administrator, coordinates Maritime | 253 programs, student enrollment processes, and related data systems to support student readiness and postsecondary transitions. Coordinates scheduling, certification tracking, curriculum alignment, and compliance reporting, including Interlocal Agreements and FTE submissions. The position leads recruitment and counselor outreach, collaborates with sending districts and industry partners, and monitors dual credit, work-based learning, and other key performance indicators. The position prepares reports and program documentation, supports advisory committee activities, and assists in evaluating and improving programs aligned with District goals, state requirements, and industry standards. This role ensures smooth, accurate, and effective implementation of maritime pathways and supports equitable access to innovative learning opportunities for all students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides support for developing and implementing District plans for student readiness after high school, including managing maritime pathway enrollment, scheduling, and student data systems, and ensuring accountability for industry-recognized certifications. Communicates and provides guidance on effective practices for designing innovative instructional programs that engage students, support graduation requirements, and promote program participation through targeted recruitment and counselor outreach. Collaborates with and supports the Director in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating District programs aligned with strategic goals for Closing the Achievement Gap, ensuring program relevance, continuity, and alignment with district, state, and industry standards. Tracks student growth, academic achievement, dual credit participation, work-based learning experiences, and enrollment trends; develops strategic milestones and key performance indicators to evaluate program performance and inform decision-making. Prepares reports, communication materials, and program documentation, including student achievement summaries, annual evaluations, and submissions to OSPI and other agencies; conducts data analysis to refine programs, ensure compliance, and support administrative decision-making. Supports the Director in maintaining systems of accountability to evaluate program structures, operational effectiveness, and responsiveness, recommending improvements as needed. Ensures curriculum and certification tracking are aligned, consistently implemented across maritime pathways, and in compliance with District, state, and industry standards; supports Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leadership practices. Coordinates District CTE advisory committees and engages business, industry, and postsecondary partners to inform program development; coordinates Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) and FTE reporting to ensure compliance with OSPI requirements. Serves as a liaison with sending districts, building administrators, and District departments to support enrollment coordination, program alignment, and leveraging of resources for new program development aligned with regional employment trends, OSPI in-demand career clusters, and maritime workforce needs. Supports student transition planning, including High School and Beyond Plans, internships, cooperative work experiences, apprenticeships, military pathways, mentorship opportunities, and summer program logistics, ensuring access to District and community resources. Provides support to principals, counselors, and District staff in developing, improving, and aligning innovative programs with District goals, curriculum standards, certification requirements, and industry expectations.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as need or as assigned. Maintains confidentiality.Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Required to work flexible hours; required to frequently travel to District and community sites; occasionally required to travel out of the community; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in business, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; four years of increasingly responsible office experience; work experience in a school district in a confidential role, preferred; communication experience, preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.

Valid Washington driver’s license and access to personal transportation.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing Career and Technical Education at the District, state, and federal levels.

Knowledge of collaborative problem-solving methods.

Knowledge of grant applications and monitoring processes.

Knowledge of fiscal management practices and procedures

Skill in decision-making and problem solving.

Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.

Skill in effectively creating and presenting reports to external and internal stakeholders.

Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and maintaining follow-through procedures.

Ability to learn and interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing a variety of grants and programs.

Ability to use problem-solving analysis and decision-making skills.

Ability to develop and monitor budgets.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain effective follow-through procedures

.Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to operate a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail applications.

Ability to coordinate activities.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

Ability to participate as a member of a team.

Ability to create effective teams.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Tacoma Public Schools

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