Associate Administrator 2026-2027 School Year - Tacoma Online

Associate Administrator 2026-2027 School Year - Tacoma Online

Salary

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Location

Tacoma Online (TOL) - 6501 N 23rd St, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

26-27-05141

Department

K12 Support

Division

Secondary Education / K12

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $147,514 - $169,973 DOE

Work Year: 206 days; August - June

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

Additional Information: This position requires BOTH a valid WA state teaching/ESA certificate and a valid WA state Principal certificate.

This position follows a 10-month work schedule aligned to the teaching staff calendar plus required attendance at the annual Administrative Institute in August. Responsibilities are focused on the academic year and building-level operations during the school year.

This position will support administrators and students/families at Tacoma Online at elementary and middle school. This is an in-person position.

Examples Of Duties

SUMMARY

This position assists the building administrator(s) in providing leadership, through a responsive and dynamic educational program, so that all students will acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, well-adjusted, healthy, productive, and socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. This position supports the implementation of instructional, student support, and operational programs; supervises and evaluates assigned staff; administers student discipline; promotes a positive school climate; and contributes to the effective operation of the school.

This position follows a 10-month work schedule aligned to the teaching staff calendar plus required attendance at the annual Administrative Institute in August. Responsibilities are focused on the academic year and building-level operations during the school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in supervising, evaluating, and facilitating the improvement of instructional and student support programs within the building.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned building personnel; provides feedback, coaching, and professional development to support staff performance and growth.
• Supports the student management program; supervises students in lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under school district sanction; applies District policies and procedures in addressing student behavior; administers student discipline.
• Monitors student attendance; works with staff and families to address attendance concerns and ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of state required testing and other building-level programs and initiatives.
• Assists in student placement and scheduling processes.
• Supports the coordination of school activities and building operations in alignment with district and building priorities.
• Prepares reports and maintains current records as required; analyzes and utilizes data, including data from the District's Student Information System (SIS), to support program improvement within the building.
• Supports school safety efforts; participates in emergency preparedness activities and drills to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes positive relationships with staff, students, families, and the community; exercises good judgment in interactions with a variety of stakeholders.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs sponsored by the principal and/or the district; maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
• Maintains a high standard of ethics in all professional relationships, actions, and decisions.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to and may be required to defuse difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to attend meetings and activities beyond regular work hours; required to travel within the district and 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's degree in Education, preferred; successful teaching experience and demonstrated leadership 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 required.

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 school operations and the student learning process.

Knowledge of instructional best practices and student support systems.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in effective communication, problem solving, and organization.

Ability to support instructional improvement and student success.

Ability to assist in supervising staff and supporting professional growth.

Ability to promote a positive and safe learning environment.

Ability to analyze data and support program improvement.

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.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator:

Tiffany Davis-Brantley

253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman

253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Public Schools

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1357

Tacoma, WA 98401-1357

www.tacomaschools.org

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

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ACE2: Do you certify that you have, or will have, valid Washington State Administrative and Teaching/ESA Certificates by the start date for this position? If yes, ensure you entered your certificate information on the Credential section on your candidate profile. If you are in the process of obtaining a valid Washington State Administrative and/or Teaching/ESA Certificate, enter the expected date of issuance below.

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ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?

• Yes
• No

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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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S-PRN1: Please describe how your background and experiences will ensure student achievement and success in a diverse environment.

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Do you have experience with or knowledge of CEL 5D+ Teacher Evaluations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)

Address PO Box 1357

Tacoma, Washington, 98401

Phone 253-571-1250

Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/