Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2022

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $208,743 - $254,119 DOE

Union/Days per year: Exempt 260 work days, 12 month

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

Inspiring Dreams. Achieving Success.

Tacoma Public Schools is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated leader who is

passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and sees diversity as something to celebrate and equity as the path to progress.



Additional Information: This position is open until filled with a first consideration date of December 10, 2021

Include a resume and letter of interest with your online application.

Additional Information: In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee's announced Proclamation 21-14.1 on August 18, 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with Tacoma Public Schools will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee's mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor's directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. Tacoma Public Schools Human Resources will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor's mandate prior to official hire.

Additional Resources and Information:

• Press Release from WA Governor's Office

• Proclamation by the Governor: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

• OSPI Vaccination Requirement FAQ

• Vaccine Mandate FAQs

• DOH Vaccine fact sheet

Summary:
This position provides administrative leadership; plans, organizes, directs and supports all assigned activities, under the direction of the Superintendent; manages the planning process and directs the curriculum and instruction division to ensure optimal teaching and learning experiences in the Tacoma School District.

Responsibilities:
1. Participates in required district Board and committee meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
2. Assists the Superintendent in resolving parent, staff, or community concerns and complaints; manages the complaint resolution process.
3. Provides general administrative assistance to the Superintendent in the execution of school district operations; coordinates and facilitates a wide variety of projects; assists in the development and prioritization of program planning for the improvement of the total school program.
4. Establishes, in conjunction with the Superintendent, administrative regulations to comply with adopted school board policies; assists in the interpretation and execution of the policies and regulations.
5. Directs, supervises, evaluates and facilitates the district's Strategic Planning Process; monitors achievement of short-term and long-range goals; assists in the determination of methodology for timely implementation.
6. Directs, plans, controls, and monitors the performance of assigned division components in conformance with objectives, plans, schedules, and budgets; works directly with other administrators in charge of administrative divisions in the execution of their specific responsibilities; accounts for variances and implements necessary corrective actions.
7. Coordinates curriculum and instructional improvement activities of the school district through the respective administrator(s); visits school buildings and special programs.
8. Supervises and evaluates work of all assigned staff; develops recommendations for staff which may involve staff development, placement, dismissal, or reassignment of personnel in conjunction with the appropriate district staff personnel.
9. Develops agendas and compiles reports, information and recommendations as may be required by the Superintendent.
10. Maintains liaison and on-going communications with District staff and community and school organizations to develop sensitivity to local attitudes and objectives; represents the District as assigned by the Superintendent; serves as a sounding board for the Superintendent and those with issues for the Superintendent's attention; attends conferences; makes public presentations.

11. Reviews reclassification requests and approves warranted classification changes; notifies appropriate Human Resources staff of decisions for necessary action.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

1. Acts on behalf of the Superintendent during any absence(s) in any activity or function of District administration, which requires the participation of the Superintendent or designee.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Master's degree (doctorate preferred) in education, business, public administration or related field and five years of progressively responsible school district administrative experience with an emphasis on strategic planning for improvement in student achievement; experience as a teacher and principal is required; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work. Allowable substitution equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated by the Superintendent for comparability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern management and administrative principles and techniques.
Knowledge of organization and operation of public school systems.
Knowledge of educational programs and methods.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices and ability to supervise assigned staff.
Knowledge of labor contracts.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Skill in making effective presentations and facilitating group discussions.
Ability to provide effective leadership.

Ability to identify and prioritize planning needs.
Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of complex ideas.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to participate as a team member.

Required Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all appropriate Washington State Administrator Certificates as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State Driver's License and access to personal transportation

Working Conditions
Experiences frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines; required to deal with shifting and often conflicting priorities; required to deal with difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to travel to various school and community sites; required to work extended hours; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

Job Locator Number: D0102

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Tacoma School 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.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, 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: Lisa Nolan, 253-571-1252, lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, 253-571-1318, cerolin@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, 253-571-1191, ehogan1@tacoma.k12.wa.us; 504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1096; Secondary, Megan Nelson, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1003. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.

HRInfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1250