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Job Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 7.5
Salary Level: Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range is $73,549 (BA+0 step 1) through $144,248 (MA+90 step 20)
Union/Days per year: Teacher, 182 workdays, 10-month
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Additional Information: Requires a valid WA state teaching certificate endorsed in Elementary Education K-8.
This position facilitates team professional development to enhance student learning, attendance, discipline, and testing; serves as team coordinator and works with the principal, assistant principals, and other staff to ensure an optimum learning environment for all students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Develops and designs staff development in the academy to which teachers and other staff are assigned.
2. Works with staff on best practices for curriculum development and instructional strategies to close the achievement gap, improve instruction, and to create an optimal learning environment.
3. Develops, coordinates, and/or delivers in-service training to effect changes and improvements in curriculum delivery; facilitates the improvement of instruction through guidance, support, mentoring, modeling, and coaching; may demonstrate effective instructional delivery; models successful growth principles by setting professional goals and tracking achievement.
4. Works with staff to provide feedback on program and team effectiveness and provide suggestions for improvement.
5. Plans, organizes, and implements state required testing; coordinates process with District personnel and building staff to establish and maintain a successful testing environment.
6. Responds to inquiries from District staff and parents concerning materials, teaching methods, curriculum implementation and integration, and special projects pertaining to the academy.
7. Administers minor discipline to enhance student academic achievement and attendance; informs parent when assigning detention or Saturday School.
8. Monitors student attendance; calls and meets with parents regarding attendance issues; ensures BECCA requirements are met; supervises students in lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under school district sanction.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Organizes activities; makes plans in conjunction with staff advisory for “Academy Time”.
2. Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs; attends related District meetings and related local, regional, and national association meeting as assigned.
3. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
4. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
5. Regular, reliable, predictable, attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
School environment; experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to work with, and defuse, if appropriate, difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to attend meetings and activities beyond normal working day; may be required to transport instructional materials and equipment and travel to District offices and other sites; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree in Education, preferred; minimum five years teaching experience; 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
Valid Washington State Teaching certificate.
Valid Washington State Administrative credential encouraged.
Valid Washington State 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 high school operations.
Knowledge of the student learning process.
Knowledge of instructional best practices.
Skill in effective process, problem solving, and organization.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to implement effective instructional strategies.
Ability to provide and guide staff professional development.
Ability to model commitment to continued professional growth, including setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
Ability to set priorities and coordinate activities.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to participate as a team member and to promote teamwork.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in working relationships.
Closing Date/Time: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Tacoma Public Schools
Show moreTacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative. TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma.
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