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Tacoma Public Schools Leadership Position
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026
FTE: 1.0
Salary Level: $205,393 - $284,353 DOE
Work Year: Certificated Exempt 12-month; 260 days
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Examples Of Duties This position provides leadership and guidance to programs and assigned schools in the ongoing development and improvement of the District's PreK-12 and alternative programs, per District goals, guidelines, and initiatives; provides support to the Superintendent by assuming primary administrative responsibilities concerning the assigned District's PreK-12 operation; fosters a work environment that is student-focused and results-oriented; places a priority on promoting an inclusive and equitable school and learning environment, on student learning, and on performance; supervises and evaluates assigned school principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff.
Examples of work include
Collaborating with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent in providing leadership and strategic direction for the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of the educational objectives of District's PreK-12 and alternative programs; ensuring development and maintenance of a positive educational program; working closely with District Enrollment Services regarding student choice; providing leadership and guidance to assigned principals and program supervisors for the comprehensive alignment of School Improvement Plans, the District's Improvement Plan, and other program needs.
Monitoring, observing, and evaluating assigned principals in the clinical supervision process to improve effective instruction; coaching and supporting principals in goal setting, planning, evidence collection, and development of school improvement plans with frequent formal and informal school visits; providing feedback and support to teachers and principals to improve effective instruction; collaborating with Professional Development (PD) and other applicable District departments to develop and deliver PD support, based on the collective needs of the Principals, and for the continual improvement of instructional leadership and instruction.
Holding principals and program supervisors accountable for promoting inclusive and equitable school and learning environments that establish and maintain conditions that are optimal for learning, characterized by high expectations, provides social support and differentiation of instruction based on formative and summative assessments; providing powerful learning experiences for principals and program supervisors through modeling, joint-work, whole group sessions, and principal networks.
Conducting performance evaluations of assigned principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff to ensure the attainment of goals and objectives, in consultation with the Deputy Superintendent (or other designee), and in accordance with the District policies and procedures; providing principals, administrators, and program supervisors with opportunities to improve professional skills; accountable for, and provides guidance to, principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff regarding their individual professional development plans.
Visiting assigned schools and program offices on a regular basis to provide support and recognition for efforts, to address issues and concerns, to maintain visibility, and to generate creative solutions to the District and other challenges; providing feedback on school visits to principals and program supervisors; assisting principals to build capacity of assistant principals to prepare them to become instructional leaders; serving as mentor for assigned principals in the development of individual school plans; leading and monitoring the assigned schools in their progress toward attainment of strategic goals and objectives.
Reviewing and assisting each principal and program supervisor with integrating the essential components of effective instruction in their school programs; assisting and supporting effective school centered decision-making teams; identifying barriers that are limiting principal's instructional leadership and broker both instructional and non-instructional resources; studying and evaluating, and, as appropriate, recommending adoptions of new materials, methods, and programs.
Assisting in the planning of transition programs and activities for students entering and exiting assigned school; ensuring integration and articulation of services for participating students; facilitating readmissions process for assigned schools; monitoring discipline and attendance for assigned schools; supporting schools / buildings with building-based investigations and liaises with Human Resources on matters that shift into District based investigations.
Developing, approving, and monitoring budgets for financial and efficiency effectiveness, as required; setting priorities, with an emphasis on cost consciousness, for staffing, materials, and equipment requisition; working together with administrators of the assigned buildings for staffing and enrollment decisions; collaborating with Budget and Human Resources to determine correct staffing allocations; recommending and approving expenditures; monitoring program expenditures to ensure compliance with budget allocations and District procedures.
Providing leadership to principals and program supervisors to assure cooperative planning between program staff and building staff in matters related to programs; keeping departmental administrators informed of special projects; providing proactive communication with building leaders about new and ongoing District initiatives; sharing ideas and providing coherent and consistent support to principals and program supervisors; working with department administrators to assist in problem solving needs and solutions for program direction; providing mediation and facilitation when required.
Representing the District on matters relating to students enrolled in designated programs; interpreting, communicating, conceptual understanding, and applying local, state, and / or federal legislation, requirements, and standards to District staff, programs, and services; representing programs on a wide variety of committees and special projects; participating in board meetings and professional meetings.
Providing leadership for the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), including academic Response to Intervention (RTI), behavioral, social-emotional, and language interventions to promote student success and equity.
Maintaining liaison and active participation with District staff, parents, students, professional associations, community based organizations, the public, and a variety of interest groups; presenting information to the Cabinet and School Board as necessary; investigating / responding to inquiries and concerns from staff, citizens, individual parents, and parent groups, follows up with appropriate action and resolution; working in developing internal and external partnerships and provides liaison duties with area businesses, as approved.
Supervising assigned staff; making hiring recommendations; appropriately evaluating, commending, and disciplining employees; approving leaves and overtime; may assign and review work; ensuring staff receives District-wide and department information that will enhance overall quality of the assigned schools; evaluates District-wide leadership assignments.
Coordinating ongoing diagnosis and assessment of assigned PreK-12 programs' achievement by managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data; assisting in the preparation of a variety of reports for the Deputy Superintendent (or other designee) and School Board.
Providing District level support, in collaboration with other administrators, for one or more District programs which may include : Title I, LAP, Indian Education, Head Start, Even Start, Kindergarten, Early Childhood Education, or other programs.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned; participates in local, regional, and national associations pertaining to designated programs; maintains knowledge of educational trends, development, and latest research; provides information to District staff regarding current trends; attends District meetings, as required.
Monitors operations and provides guidance to the assigned school(s) programs, the before and after school programs, summer school programs, and the sports and activity programs.
Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to defuse difficult and / or sensitive situations and / or people; frequently required to travel to District and community sites; occasionally required to travel outside of the community; frequently required to work beyond the regular work day; 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: Master's degree in education administration or related field; and five years of administrative experience, including increasingly responsible teaching and / or administrative experience in school environment; 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: Washington State teaching certificate and Principal or Administrative Certificate.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance / sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of varying levels of school curricula, and special / support programs. Knowledge of PreK-12 school philosophy, instruction, and affective teaching practices. Knowledge of educational leadership, instruction, and assessment. Knowledge of school district budgeting and accounting principles, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of human resources processes of recruitment, hiring, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining employees. Knowledge of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, and quality classroom materials. Knowledge of counselling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the required records, reports, documents, and related information which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of student services available and referral procedures. Knowledge in areas of planning, developing, implementing, assessing, evaluating, and monitoring PreK
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FTE: 1.0
Salary Level: $205,393 - $284,353 DOE
Work Year: Certificated Exempt 12-month; 260 days
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Examples Of Duties This position provides leadership and guidance to programs and assigned schools in the ongoing development and improvement of the District's PreK-12 and alternative programs, per District goals, guidelines, and initiatives; provides support to the Superintendent by assuming primary administrative responsibilities concerning the assigned District's PreK-12 operation; fosters a work environment that is student-focused and results-oriented; places a priority on promoting an inclusive and equitable school and learning environment, on student learning, and on performance; supervises and evaluates assigned school principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff.
Examples of work include
Collaborating with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent in providing leadership and strategic direction for the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of the educational objectives of District's PreK-12 and alternative programs; ensuring development and maintenance of a positive educational program; working closely with District Enrollment Services regarding student choice; providing leadership and guidance to assigned principals and program supervisors for the comprehensive alignment of School Improvement Plans, the District's Improvement Plan, and other program needs.
Monitoring, observing, and evaluating assigned principals in the clinical supervision process to improve effective instruction; coaching and supporting principals in goal setting, planning, evidence collection, and development of school improvement plans with frequent formal and informal school visits; providing feedback and support to teachers and principals to improve effective instruction; collaborating with Professional Development (PD) and other applicable District departments to develop and deliver PD support, based on the collective needs of the Principals, and for the continual improvement of instructional leadership and instruction.
Holding principals and program supervisors accountable for promoting inclusive and equitable school and learning environments that establish and maintain conditions that are optimal for learning, characterized by high expectations, provides social support and differentiation of instruction based on formative and summative assessments; providing powerful learning experiences for principals and program supervisors through modeling, joint-work, whole group sessions, and principal networks.
Conducting performance evaluations of assigned principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff to ensure the attainment of goals and objectives, in consultation with the Deputy Superintendent (or other designee), and in accordance with the District policies and procedures; providing principals, administrators, and program supervisors with opportunities to improve professional skills; accountable for, and provides guidance to, principals, program supervisors, and assigned staff regarding their individual professional development plans.
Visiting assigned schools and program offices on a regular basis to provide support and recognition for efforts, to address issues and concerns, to maintain visibility, and to generate creative solutions to the District and other challenges; providing feedback on school visits to principals and program supervisors; assisting principals to build capacity of assistant principals to prepare them to become instructional leaders; serving as mentor for assigned principals in the development of individual school plans; leading and monitoring the assigned schools in their progress toward attainment of strategic goals and objectives.
Reviewing and assisting each principal and program supervisor with integrating the essential components of effective instruction in their school programs; assisting and supporting effective school centered decision-making teams; identifying barriers that are limiting principal's instructional leadership and broker both instructional and non-instructional resources; studying and evaluating, and, as appropriate, recommending adoptions of new materials, methods, and programs.
Assisting in the planning of transition programs and activities for students entering and exiting assigned school; ensuring integration and articulation of services for participating students; facilitating readmissions process for assigned schools; monitoring discipline and attendance for assigned schools; supporting schools / buildings with building-based investigations and liaises with Human Resources on matters that shift into District based investigations.
Developing, approving, and monitoring budgets for financial and efficiency effectiveness, as required; setting priorities, with an emphasis on cost consciousness, for staffing, materials, and equipment requisition; working together with administrators of the assigned buildings for staffing and enrollment decisions; collaborating with Budget and Human Resources to determine correct staffing allocations; recommending and approving expenditures; monitoring program expenditures to ensure compliance with budget allocations and District procedures.
Providing leadership to principals and program supervisors to assure cooperative planning between program staff and building staff in matters related to programs; keeping departmental administrators informed of special projects; providing proactive communication with building leaders about new and ongoing District initiatives; sharing ideas and providing coherent and consistent support to principals and program supervisors; working with department administrators to assist in problem solving needs and solutions for program direction; providing mediation and facilitation when required.
Representing the District on matters relating to students enrolled in designated programs; interpreting, communicating, conceptual understanding, and applying local, state, and / or federal legislation, requirements, and standards to District staff, programs, and services; representing programs on a wide variety of committees and special projects; participating in board meetings and professional meetings.
Providing leadership for the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), including academic Response to Intervention (RTI), behavioral, social-emotional, and language interventions to promote student success and equity.
Maintaining liaison and active participation with District staff, parents, students, professional associations, community based organizations, the public, and a variety of interest groups; presenting information to the Cabinet and School Board as necessary; investigating / responding to inquiries and concerns from staff, citizens, individual parents, and parent groups, follows up with appropriate action and resolution; working in developing internal and external partnerships and provides liaison duties with area businesses, as approved.
Supervising assigned staff; making hiring recommendations; appropriately evaluating, commending, and disciplining employees; approving leaves and overtime; may assign and review work; ensuring staff receives District-wide and department information that will enhance overall quality of the assigned schools; evaluates District-wide leadership assignments.
Coordinating ongoing diagnosis and assessment of assigned PreK-12 programs' achievement by managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data; assisting in the preparation of a variety of reports for the Deputy Superintendent (or other designee) and School Board.
Providing District level support, in collaboration with other administrators, for one or more District programs which may include : Title I, LAP, Indian Education, Head Start, Even Start, Kindergarten, Early Childhood Education, or other programs.
Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned; participates in local, regional, and national associations pertaining to designated programs; maintains knowledge of educational trends, development, and latest research; provides information to District staff regarding current trends; attends District meetings, as required.
Monitors operations and provides guidance to the assigned school(s) programs, the before and after school programs, summer school programs, and the sports and activity programs.
Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
Experiences frequent interruptions; may be required to defuse difficult and / or sensitive situations and / or people; frequently required to travel to District and community sites; occasionally required to travel outside of the community; frequently required to work beyond the regular work day; 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: Master's degree in education administration or related field; and five years of administrative experience, including increasingly responsible teaching and / or administrative experience in school environment; 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: Washington State teaching certificate and Principal or Administrative Certificate.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance / sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Knowledge of varying levels of school curricula, and special / support programs. Knowledge of PreK-12 school philosophy, instruction, and affective teaching practices. Knowledge of educational leadership, instruction, and assessment. Knowledge of school district budgeting and accounting principles, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of human resources processes of recruitment, hiring, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining employees. Knowledge of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, and quality classroom materials. Knowledge of counselling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the required records, reports, documents, and related information which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of student services available and referral procedures. Knowledge in areas of planning, developing, implementing, assessing, evaluating, and monitoring PreK
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