Associate Administrator - Tacoma Online

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

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. The role 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.

• 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, hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under 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.

• 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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field;
Master’s degree in Education, preferred;…