Coordinator Pathways and Enrollment Maritime Skills Center

Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date : January 2026

FTE : 1.0

Salary Level : $109,340 - $148,409 DOE

Union / Days per year:
Classified Exempt; 260 days; 12-month

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

Additional Information : First consideration date and priority screening is Thursday December 18 2025.

Tacoma Public Schools and the Port of Tacoma teamed up to build Maritime
253, a state‑of‑the‑art Maritime Skills Center designed to prepare students for the real‑world demands of the maritime industry. Located within the Port of Tacoma, this facility set to open Fall of 2026 will offer hands‑on career‑driven training at no cost to students from multiple South Sound school districts. Maritime
253 is not a high school: it is a regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) center where students will take advanced industry‑focused courses alongside their required high school classes. Whether heading straight into the workforce pursuing apprenticeships or continuing to two‑ and four‑year colleges, Maritime
253 equips students with the skills, training and knowledge to succeed in the maritime industry.

This position will work with staff, students and parents regarding enrollment and career pathways for students at the skill center. The successful candidate will excel in working with data and reporting, but also enjoy working with youth to help them plan for their future and develop opportunities in collaboration with students and industry.

This position, under the guidance of the administrator, coordinates Maritime 253 programs, student enrollment processes and related data systems to support student readiness and postsecondary transitions. The role coordinates scheduling, certification tracking, curriculum alignment and compliance reporting—including interlocal agreements and FTE submissions. The position leads recruitment and counselor outreach, collaborates with sending districts and industry partners, monitors dual credit & work‑based learning, and other key performance indicators.

The role prepares reports and program documentation, supports advisory committee activities and assists in evaluating and improving programs aligned with district goals, state requirements and industry standards. This role ensures smooth, accurate and effective implementation of maritime pathways and supports equitable access to innovative learning opportunities for all students.

• Provides support for developing and implementing district plans for student readiness after high school, including managing maritime pathway enrollment scheduling and student data systems, and ensuring accountability for industry‑recognized certifications.
• Communicates and provides guidance on effective practices for designing innovative instructional programs that engage students, support graduation requirements and promote program participation through targeted recruitment and counselor outreach.
• Collaborates with and supports the Director in implementing monitoring and evaluating district programs aligned with strategic goals for closing the achievement gap, ensuring program relevance, continuity and alignment with district, state and industry standards.
• Tracks student growth, academic achievement, dual credit participation, work‑based learning experiences and enrollment trends; develops strategic milestones and key performance indicators to evaluate program performance and inform decision‑making.
• Prepares reports, communication materials and program documentation including student achievement summaries, annual evaluations and submissions to OSPI and other agencies; conducts data analysis to refine programs, ensure compliance and support administrative decision‑making.
• Supports the Director in maintaining systems of accountability to evaluate program structures, operational effectiveness and responsiveness, recommending improvements as needed.
• Ensures curriculum and certification tracking are aligned consistently, implemented across maritime pathways and in compliance with district, state and industry standards; supports culturally responsive teaching and…