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Location : Mount Tahoma High 4634 S. 74th St., WA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 26-27-05367
Department: K12 Support
Division: Secondary Education / K12
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionExpected Start Date: September 1, 2026
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/Work Year: Tacoma Education Association; 10-month 182 days
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Examples Of DutiesThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 DUTIES1. 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 CONDITIONSSchool 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.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor'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 RequirementsValid 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.
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.
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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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CRT1: Please describe how you would lead, motivate and encourage students to work to their potential.
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CRT10: Do you have, or will you have, a valid, Washington State Teaching Certificate by the start date for this position? If yes, please provide your Certificate Number. If you are in the process of obtaining a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, enter the expected date of issuance.
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CRT3: Please describe how you would use technology as a tool to increase student achievement.
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CRT4: Please describe how you would address the needs of a student who is struggling in your class.
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CRT7: Does your valid Washington State Teaching Certificate carry the appropriate endorsement required for the grade level/subject matter for this position? If Yes, please list your specific teaching endorsements below.
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CRTNBCT Do you hold National Board Teacher Certification? If so, enter your certificate information here. If you are hired, you will be required to provide a copy of your certificate for your file and to be eligible for the National Board Certification Bonus each August.
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