| Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Salary | $31.61–$45.27 Per Hour |
McKinney-Vento Coordinator
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
26-27-05430
Department
Support Services
Division
Title 1 & Learning Assistance Program / SUPPSVC
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 7.5
Salary Level: $31.61 -$45.27 (DOE)
Examples Of Duties
This position processes, maintains, and tracks confidential documentation of current and potential students for McKinney Vento (MV) tracking systems; serves as enrollment specialist for eligible students ensuring they receive services necessary for them to succeed in school; supports department staff and is responsible for compliance with state and federal reports.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1.Initiates and monitors comprehensive data collection and tracking to ensure that children are selected based on McKinney Vento standards; works with school staff to make sure that homeless children and youth are immediately enrolled.
2.Coordinates data entry processes into Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) program data collection system to ensure appropriate selection, ranking, wait lists, attendance, volunteer/in kind reporting and required reporting; submits collected data, under the direction of the MV Liaison, for the Consolidated State Performance Report.
3.Develops program reports for planning; customizes specific reports for MV Liaison(s) and the Director; may work with the MV budgeting system, as directed by MV Liaison.
4.Ensures accurate work and compliance with deadlines according to MV criteria.
5.Serves as liaison, as necessary, for transportation and school staff; evaluates changes in routes and stops, to ensure continued program enrollment.
6.Develops collaborative relationships with community programs and services; prepares and coordinates distribution of program materials and maintains documentation; develops and maintains a web page and community related program information.
7.Provides technical support and training, as directed; serves as technical liaison for program computer system development.
8.Interprets, under direction of MV Liaison, federal and state MV regulations and may recommend enrollment policy and procedure changes.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1.Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by attending meetings, OSPI webinars, workshops and/or other in-service activities as assigned; may serve on related committees as assigned.
2.Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
3.Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Director, Title I and Support Programs and/or assigned administrator.
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CONDITIONS
Office environment; experiences prolonged confinement to workstation and exposure to video display; requires detailed and precise visual concentration; may experience frequent interruptions; may be required to deal with, and defuse, if appropriate, sensitive situations and/or people; 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
Associate's degree or two-year vocational certificate in business or related field, and at least two, preferably three, years of experience in an office environment, preferably, in an educational field, preferably in a low-income setting; and/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 driver's license with access to personal transportation.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Allowable Substitution
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources Department for comparability.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of programs dealing with children of domestic violence and the homeless.
Knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Act and its requirements.
Knowledge of student information system.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and database software.
Skill in problem solving and handling crisis situations.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Skill in using spreadsheet and word-processing software and preparing necessary reports
Skill in data entry and keyboarding.
Ability to support the philosophy and components of the program.
Ability to effectively interact, as directed, with community members, homeless students, and families.
Ability to work and interact with special needs students and program personnel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and multi-task.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to operate word processing applications.
Ability to enter data with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Ability to perform arithmetical calculations.
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.
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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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?
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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?
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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?
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Do you an associate's degree or two-year vocational certificate in business or related field? Please provide the type of degree earned.
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Do you have three years of experience maintaining detailed data and numeric records?
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Do you have at least two, preferably three, years of experience in an office environment, preferably, in an educational field, preferably in a low-income setting? Please explain your answer.
Required Question
Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)
Address PO Box 1357
Tacoma, Washington, 98401
Phone 253-571-1250
Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/